FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newington Small Business Loans
Let me know 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, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Newington Business Loans
What is the Larger Newington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.