FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The La Perouse Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the La Perouse Small Business Loans
La Perouse unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger La Perouse Business Loans
What is the Larger La Perouse Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, 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 charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required 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 are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.