FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the 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, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.