FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balnarring Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Balnarring Small Business Loans
Balnarring unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Balnarring Business Loans
What is the Larger Balnarring Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of 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 this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.