FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balnarring Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Balnarring Small Business Loans
Balnarring unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Balnarring Business Loans
What is the Larger Balnarring Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for 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 can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may 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 about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.