FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Larapinta Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Larapinta Small Business Loans
Larapinta unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Larapinta Business Loans
What is the Larger Larapinta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date 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 that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.