FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newport Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Newport Small Business Loans
Newport unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Newport Business Loans
What is the Larger Newport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.