FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Balga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Balga Small Business Loans
Balga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Balga Business Loans
What is the Larger Balga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process 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 $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.