FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Larapinta Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Larapinta Small Business Loans
Larapinta unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Larapinta Business Loans
What is the Larger Larapinta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.