FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the 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 are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.