FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newport Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Newport Small Business Loans
Newport 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Newport Business Loans
What is the Larger Newport Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.