FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Buccan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Buccan Small Business Loans
Buccan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Buccan Business Loans
What is the Larger Buccan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 3 years of trading (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 within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.