FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to use 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 provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will 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 company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. 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 remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.