FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Thorndon Small Business Loans
Thorndon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.