FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.