FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thornleight Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Thornleight Small Business Loans
Thornleight unsecured loans offers amounts of 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Thornleight Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornleight 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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is 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 and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.