FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newington Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Newington Small Business Loans
Newington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be 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, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Newington Business Loans
What is the Larger Newington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.