FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.