FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bilinga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Bilinga Small Business Loans
Bilinga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Bilinga Business Loans
What is the Larger Bilinga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six 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’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.