FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.