FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balga Small Business Loans
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Balga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Balga Business Loans
What is the Larger Balga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.