FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Thorngate Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Thorngate Small Business Loans
Thorngate unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Thorngate Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorngate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining 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?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.