FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Thornlie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Thornlie Small Business Loans
Thornlie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Thornlie Business Loans
What is the Larger Thornlie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in 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, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.