FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Bassendean Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bassendean Small Business Loans
Bassendean unsecured loans offers amounts 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 the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Bassendean Business Loans
What is the Larger Bassendean 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and 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 almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.