FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thornleight Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Thornleight Small Business Loans
Thornleight unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll 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. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call 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 as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 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 you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.