FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newstead Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Newstead Small Business Loans
Newstead unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Newstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Newstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company 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 the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.