Terms & Conditions
- In this document, I am referred to as the Obligor and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein;
Advance and Repayment
- Thrivest agrees to advance the Loan and the Obligor agrees to take the loan subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the loan application flow and herein in this offer letter terms and conditions.
- The Obligor agrees to repay the loan (principal plus interest) following the terms and conditions document
Interest
- The repayment installments as calculated in the dedicated repayment schedule are done based on payment at regular agreed intervals. If the due date for a repayment installment falls on a non-business day, then the repayment installment may be paid on the next succeeding business day with no additional interest.
- Thrivest will calculate interest on the total principal borrowed at the rate stated in the offer letter
- Where the Obligor fails to pay Thrivest a repayment installment by the due date, Thrivest will charge a late-payment charge on the unpaid sum of 10% per month for Micro Loans, 2.5% per week for SME Loans, 2.5% per week for Salary / Payday Loans.
- Thrivest will apply the late-payment charge once a repayment is a full charging period overdue (a week for SME and salary loans, a month for micro loans), counting from the date on which the Obligor was due to pay the sum.
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The default interest rate
- is charged by Thrivest in addition to the normal interest rate which it charges the Obligor at the same time and in the same manner as that normal interest.
- accrues before and after any court judgment, Thrivest obtains against the Obligor
- is liquidated damages to compensate Thrivest for the additional risk and other administrative costs and expenses associated with the Obligor’s failure to pay the outstanding sum.
Loan terms by product
| Micro Loan | SME Loan | Salary / Payday Loan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan amount | ₦50,000 to ₦5,000,000 | Any amount we approve | Any amount we approve |
| Repayment period | 1 to 3 months | 1 to 12 months | 1 to 12 months |
| Late payment | 10% of the unpaid amount for every full month it stays overdue, starting one month after the due date, compounding. | 2.5% of the unpaid amount for every full week it stays overdue, starting one week after the due date. | 2.5% of the unpaid amount for every full week it stays overdue, starting one week after the due date. |
| Rollover | 10% if you extend your loan by 1 month (once only). | Not offered | Not offered |
For every loan
- How you repay
- Equal monthly instalments. Loans of up to 3 months can instead pay interest monthly with the loan amount in the final month, or pay everything in the final month.
- Interest
- Charged monthly on the amount you borrow. You see the total to repay before you apply, and it is confirmed in your offer letter.
- Processing fee
- A one-off fee, paid online once your loan is approved. The amount in naira is shown on your application and on your offer letter.
- Early repayment
- You can repay early at any time. There is no discount for repaying early.
Representations and Warranties
- The Obligor has the right to accept this facility and has taken all necessary actions to authorize the same upon the terms and conditions herein
- The information given to Thrivest electronically via the Thrivest platform or email correspondence in the formal loan application process is true and accurate
- The Obligor will use the loan for the purpose(s) they told Thrivest of in their application for the loan.
Events of Default
The occurrence of any of the following events shall cause all outstanding amounts under this facility to become immediately due and payable:
- The Obligor fails to make a repayment or payment of principal, interest, or other amounts in respect of the loan on the date it was due to be paid; or
- The Obligor breaches any of the terms and conditions of the Loan including any representation or confirmation given by the Obligor in this loan agreement
- Where a bankruptcy petition is filed against the Obligor.
- Where the Obligor is unable to pay any other party within the meaning of Section 1 of the Bankruptcy Act (Cap 30) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
- Where a situation arises which in the opinion of Thrivest makes it inappropriate for Thrivest to continue to extend the facility to the Obligor.
- Where the Obligor defaults in the performance or observance of any other term, condition, or covenant herein and such breach or default shall continue unremedied after seven days’ notice shall have been given to the Obligor.
Costs and Expenses
- The Obligor hereby agrees to pay the administrative costs, charges, and expenses (including legal fees) reasonably incurred by Thrivest in connection with the processing of this loan request.
- The Obligor hereby agrees to pay all costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred by Thrivest in connection with any proceedings instituted by or against Thrivest because of entering into this loan agreement.
Assignment and Disclosure of Information
- The Obligor consents irrevocably to any future transfer and assignment, however arising of the loan, whether as part of a loan transfer scheme or otherwise.
- The Obligor authorizes Thrivest to disclose any information or documentation relating to the loan to third parties including credit reference agencies, collection agencies, sureties, as well as the Obligor’s employers (where the Obligor is in salaried employment) and customers if the loan has ceased to be serviced by the Obligor.
Variation of Conditions
- Thrivest always reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of the loan agreement. Any such variation will become effective upon notice to the Obligor by any means Thrivest considers reasonable in the circumstance.
Set-Off
- Thrivest may at any time with or without notice (a) combine or consolidate some or all the Obligor’s accounts with it without any liability to Thrivest and (b) set off and transfer any sum standing to the credit of any such account in full or partial payment of any amount the Obligor owes to the Company.
- This clause is in addition to and does not amend or qualify any other present or future right of Thrivest to combine or set off any of the Obligor’s accounts with it.
Governing Law
This loan agreement is governed by Nigerian law and the courts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have jurisdiction in any matter arising from it.**This offer is subject to a satisfactory credit report and further verification checks. **
DISCLAIMER:
As required by law, Thrivest is mandated to disclose the status of defaulting loans to relevant local or international Credit Bureaus, Credit Monitoring Agencies, and Regulatory Bodies.