FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thorndon Small Business Loans
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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 this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.