FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Thorngate Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Thorngate Small Business Loans
Thorngate unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Thorngate Business Loans
What is the Larger Thorngate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account 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. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system 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 the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.