FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Larapinta Small Business Loans
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Larapinta unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Larapinta Business Loans
What is the Larger Larapinta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
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 borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and 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 interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.