FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Sunshine West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Sunshine West Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunshine West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your 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) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.