FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thomastown Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Thomastown Small Business Loans
Thomastown unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 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 company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Thomastown Business Loans
What is the Larger Thomastown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you 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 you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.