FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Bilinga Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Bilinga Small Business Loans
Bilinga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Bilinga Business Loans
What is the Larger Bilinga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.