FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.