FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newtown Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.