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 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Thornleight Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornleight Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time 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 statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.