FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sorrento Small Business Loans
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Sorrento unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.