FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Newport Small Business Loans
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Newport unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.