FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunbury Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sunbury Small Business Loans
Sunbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Sunbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may 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, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.