FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newlands Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to 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 your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They 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 ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.