FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balwyn Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Balwyn Small Business Loans
Balwyn unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Balwyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Balwyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.