FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Balgowlah unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.