FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sun Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sun Valley Small Business Loans
Sun Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sun Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Sun Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take 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 if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.