FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balwyn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balwyn Small Business Loans
Balwyn unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Balwyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Balwyn 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.