FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newlands Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business 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 for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business hours and let us 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 are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, 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?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.