FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the La Perouse Small Business Loans
Let me know about the La Perouse Small Business Loans
La Perouse unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.