FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sunshine West Small Business Loans
Sunshine West unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sunshine West Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunshine West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.