FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Newtown Small Business Loans
Newtown unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Newtown Business Loans
What is the Larger Newtown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with 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 choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like 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 even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.