FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newtown Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method 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 information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. 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 vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.