FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balaclava Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Balaclava Small Business Loans
Balaclava unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Balaclava Business Loans
What is the Larger Balaclava Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your 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 paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.