FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thorndon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Thorndon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use 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, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced 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 the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.