FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newlands Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Newlands Small Business Loans
Newlands unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Newlands Business Loans
What is the Larger Newlands Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid 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 makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.