FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ballajura Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ballajura Small Business Loans
Ballajura unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ballajura Business Loans
What is the Larger Ballajura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business 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 as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 information and 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 immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.