FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Thorndon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Thorndon Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorndon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.