FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thornleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Thornleigh Small Business Loans
Thornleigh unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Thornleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.