FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Newton Business Loans
What is the Larger Newton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, 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 secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.