FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Thorngate Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own 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 larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.