FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newtown Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.