FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the La Perouse Small Business Loans
Tell me about the La Perouse Small Business Loans
La Perouse unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger La Perouse Business Loans
What is the Larger La Perouse Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an 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 summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one 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 pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.