FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thornlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Thornlands Small Business Loans
Thornlands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company remodeling, buying 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.