FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thornbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Thornbury Small Business Loans
Thornbury unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Thornbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much 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 long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid 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 an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.