FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newport Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Newport Small Business Loans
Newport unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Newport Business Loans
What is the Larger Newport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.