FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Balgowlah unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Balgowlah Business Loans
What is the Larger Balgowlah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.