FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sorrento Small Business Loans
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Sorrento unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure 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 is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.