FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Balmain Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Balmain Small Business Loans
Balmain unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Balmain Business Loans
What is the Larger Balmain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the 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 quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure 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 utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.