FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Newport Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Newport Small Business Loans
Newport unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate 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 that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.