FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Balgowlah Small Business Loans
Balgowlah unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Balgowlah Business Loans
What is the Larger Balgowlah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.