FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sorrento Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sorrento Small Business Loans
Sorrento unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the 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 on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.