FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Buckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Buckland Small Business Loans
Buckland unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Buckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Buckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.