FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newstead Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newstead Small Business Loans
Newstead unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. 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 can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.