FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thornlands Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Thornlands Small Business Loans
Thornlands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Thornlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced 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 am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do 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, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.