FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sun Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sun Valley Small Business Loans
Sun Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sun Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Sun Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.