FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balwyn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Balwyn Small Business Loans
Balwyn unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Balwyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Balwyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.