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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and 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 loan size to support 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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so 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. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.