FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Buckland Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Buckland Small Business Loans
Buckland unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.