FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.