FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thorneside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Thorneside Small Business Loans
Thorneside unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Thorneside Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorneside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.