FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thomastown Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Thomastown Small Business Loans
Thomastown unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Thomastown Business Loans
What is the Larger Thomastown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional 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 includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.