FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Basin Pocket Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Basin Pocket Small Business Loans
Basin Pocket unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Basin Pocket Business Loans
What is the Larger Basin Pocket Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes 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 specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.