FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Newington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Newington Small Business Loans
Newington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow 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.
About the Larger Newington Business Loans
What is the Larger Newington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general 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 it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align 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 data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.