FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sumner Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sumner Small Business Loans
Sumner unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees 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 for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sumner Business Loans
What is the Larger Sumner 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.