FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newstead Small Business Loans
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Newstead unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Newstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Newstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.