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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Thorndon Small Business Loans
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Thorndon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once 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 on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.