FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sorrento Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sorrento Small Business Loans
Sorrento unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sorrento Business Loans
What is the Larger Sorrento Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects 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 your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details 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 in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.