FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The The Basin Small Business Loans
Tell me more about The Basin Small Business Loans
The Basin unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger The Basin Business Loans
What is the Larger The Basin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.