FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Newton Small Business Loans
Newton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with 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 early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.