FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balwyn Small Business Loans
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Balwyn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Balwyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Balwyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. 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 apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am 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 are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay 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 is the cost associated with setting up 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 the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.