FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thorneside Small Business Loans
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Thorneside unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Thorneside Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorneside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 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 sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.