FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thorndon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Thorndon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Thorndon Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorndon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an 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 six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.