FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newton Small Business Loans
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Newton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six 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. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.