FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balgowlah Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Balgowlah Heights Small Business Loans
Balgowlah Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Balgowlah Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Balgowlah Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of 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 signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company 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 items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with 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 data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.