FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newtown Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may 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 banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.