FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lapstone Small Business Loans
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Lapstone unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Lapstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Lapstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash 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. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.