FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Buccan Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Buccan Small Business Loans
Buccan unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Buccan Business Loans
What is the Larger Buccan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a 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. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard 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 use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.