FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Larapinta Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Larapinta Small Business Loans
Larapinta unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Larapinta Business Loans
What is the Larger Larapinta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.