FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sunshine North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunshine North Small Business Loans
Sunshine North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.