FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thornlands Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Thornlands Small Business Loans
Thornlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Thornlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with 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 specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once 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. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment 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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.