FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balmain Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Balmain Small Business Loans
Balmain unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Balmain Business Loans
What is the Larger Balmain Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise 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 accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.