FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Balaclava Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Balaclava Small Business Loans
Balaclava unsecured loans offers amounts 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 this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Balaclava Business Loans
What is the Larger Balaclava Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as 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 signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible 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 assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure 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 decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.