FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Newstead Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Newstead Small Business Loans
Newstead unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Newstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Newstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship 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 dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.