FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balcatta Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Balcatta Small Business Loans
Balcatta unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Balcatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Balcatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.