FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Thebarton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Thebarton Small Business Loans
Thebarton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Thebarton Business Loans
What is the Larger Thebarton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company 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 interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.