FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Sunshine West unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Sunshine West Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunshine West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.