FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Buckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Buckland Small Business Loans
Buckland unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Buckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Buckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.