Who We Are
We are one of the leading loan providers for viable SMEs in the world.
Since 1981, business owners have trusted us to unlock business value in over 73 000 business finance transactions. We’ve approved finance to the tune of R26 billion+ to established entrepreneurs. The Global SME Finance Awards named us the 2019 Gold winner in the SME Bank of the Year – Africa.
What We Do
1. Business Finance
We provide finance ranging from R250 000 to R50 million to established entrepreneurs with a viable formal business. We tailor our finance to meet your business’s unique needs and negotiate pricing and repayment terms with you. We assess your business for viability and engage with you to understand your business’s potential. We don’t just look at security as demonstrated by your financials.
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2. Property Finance
We’re one of a handful of financiers who provide business owners with up to 100% in commercial property finance. Our property finance caters to established entrepreneurs with a viable business who want to refinance or purchase their own premises, as well as established entrepreneurs looking to add a property component to their investment portfolio.
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3. Property Joint Venture Fund
With 45 years of experience in acquiring and managing properties, we are proud of what we offer to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Property Equity Partnerships (co-ownerships). Our portfolio boasts over 160 buildings across South Africa and is represented by the full spectrum of industrial, retail and commercial offerings specifically designed to benefit the SME.
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4. Mentorship and Technical Assistance
Our Mentorship Support Services and Technical Assistance harness the business expertise, skills and wisdom of senior business and professional people – often retired executives, making their services available to entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), at a fee commensurate with the complexity of the entrepreneur’s business development needs.
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What Our Clients Say
Brian Poopedi
Founder of Revo Quest Training Institute
Industry: Education, skills development
Brian received Short-Term Finance for his skills development and RPL-focused training company that’s helping experienced professionals turn real-world expertise into accredited qualifications and new opportunities.
Fatima Davids
Founder: Corpchem
Industry: Manufacturing
In 2017, with just R14 in her pocket and two sons to care for, Fatima relocated to Cape Town to pursue opportunity. Failure was simply not an option. Today, she is growing her business even further as the very first recipient of the Basadi-Women Growth Fund.
