FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunshine North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunshine North Small Business Loans
Sunshine North unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sunshine North Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunshine North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.