FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount 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 make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.