FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The La Perouse Small Business Loans
Let me know more about La Perouse Small Business Loans
La Perouse unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.