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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount 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) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little 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 variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.