FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Thornleigh Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Thornleigh Small Business Loans
Thornleigh unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Thornleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is 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 loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.