FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Balcatta Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Balcatta Small Business Loans
Balcatta unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Balcatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Balcatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.