FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newstead Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Newstead Small Business Loans
Newstead unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, 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 for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Newstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Newstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow 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 statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.