FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. 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 plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.