FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Thorndon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Thorndon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Thorndon Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorndon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) 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: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload 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 in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee 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 new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.