FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newlands Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.