FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lapstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lapstone Small Business Loans
Lapstone unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Lapstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Lapstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.