FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ballajura Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ballajura Small Business Loans
Ballajura unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system 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 just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order 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 the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.