FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newlands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to 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 are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.