FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Balga Small Business Loans
Balga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Balga Business Loans
What is the Larger Balga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding 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 make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.