FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newton Small Business Loans
Let me know about 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 makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.