FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Thornlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. 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
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.