FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Basin Pocket Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Basin Pocket Small Business Loans
Basin Pocket unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Basin Pocket Business Loans
What is the Larger Basin Pocket 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for 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 get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.