FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Balgowlah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to 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 have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down 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 business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.