FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or 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 funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required 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 are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.