FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newtown Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.