FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Balga Small Business Loans
Balga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Balga Business Loans
What is the Larger Balga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right 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 do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.