FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newstead Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newstead Small Business Loans
Newstead unsecured loans provides 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Newstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Newstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks 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 health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% 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 the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.