FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balwyn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Balwyn Small Business Loans
Balwyn unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Balwyn Business Loans
What is the Larger Balwyn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.