FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Bass Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Bass Hill Small Business Loans
Bass Hill 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 are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Bass Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Bass Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.