FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Buckland Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Buckland Small Business Loans
Buckland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Buckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Buckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital 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 dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.