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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thornlie Small Business Loans
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Thornlie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Thornlie Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornlie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time 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’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.