FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balmain Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balmain Small Business Loans
Balmain unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Balmain Business Loans
What is the Larger Balmain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect 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 security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.