increase_loan_collateral · Basis MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What increase_loan_collateral does on Basis MCP Server

AI agents use increase_loan_collateral to create or update resources in Basis MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Basis MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why increase_loan_collateral needs a policy

This tool modifies loan state by increasing collateral, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete funds (Destructive), nor does it directly move money between parties (Financial category reserved for payments/transfers). However, it modifies financial positions.

From the tool's definition Increases loan collateral by adding assets to an existing loan position. The description states 'Add collateral' which modifies the loan state.

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Verdict

increase_loan_collateral Rate-limited

increase_loan_collateral stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "increase_loan_collateral": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "increase_loan_collateral_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Basis MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about increase_loan_collateral

What does the increase_loan_collateral tool do? +

Add collateral without new origination fee. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basis MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on increase_loan_collateral? +

Register the Basis MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for increase_loan_collateral: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Basis MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is increase_loan_collateral? +

increase_loan_collateral is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit increase_loan_collateral? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the increase_loan_collateral rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block increase_loan_collateral completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for increase_loan_collateral. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides increase_loan_collateral? +

increase_loan_collateral is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.