FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Baskerville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Baskerville Small Business Loans
Baskerville unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Baskerville Business Loans
What is the Larger Baskerville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. 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 the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.