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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Thornbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the 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 an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.