FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newlands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the 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.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of 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 particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.