FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sorrento Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sorrento Small Business Loans
Sorrento unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sorrento Business Loans
What is the Larger Sorrento Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.