FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thornleight Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Thornleight Small Business Loans
Thornleight unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Thornleight Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornleight Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Simply 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 to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed 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 there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.