A loan specifically designed for Farmers. Cultivate provides short to medium term loan opportunities built specifically around the growing needs of our farming members.  Enniscorthy Credit Union is happy to lend to the SME/Agri sector. We have specialist staff who have been trained in lending to this sector and all of the regulations which apply.

Background to SME Regulation

The Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48)(Lending to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) regulations 2015 (the “SME Regulations”) came into effect on 1 July 2016 for all lenders that provide SME/Agri credit, and from 1 January 2017 for credit unions.

The objective of the regulations is to strengthen and support business interests by enhancing the existing protections in place for SMEs. The regulations introduced specific requirements for regulated lenders, including:

  • Giving SME borrowers greater transparency around the application process
  • Providing SME borrowers with reasons in writing for declining credit, the reasons which will be specific to their application.
  • Providing greater protections for guarantors.
  • Contacting SME borrowers who have been in arrears for 15 working days.
  • Warning SME borrowers if they are in danger of being classified as ‘not co-operating’.
  • Expanding the grounds for appeal and setting up an internal appeals panel.

For more information please call to the Credit Union for a copy of our Information Booklet for Lending to Micro and Small Enterprises (SME Lending), download it here or email loans@enniscorthycu.ie.

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What We Require From You
1

Outgoings

  • 3-12 months bank statements (most recent)
  • Credit card statement (if applicable)
  • Mortgage statement (if applicable)
2

Proof of Income

  • 3 years financial accounts
  • Chapter 4 Self-Assessment statement or Form 11
  • Written confirmation from accountant that the applicant's tax affairs are up to date and in order
  • Written confirmation from DAFM of approval of TAMS grant (Capital projects only)
  • Last milk cheque statement for the previous year (dairy farmers only)
3

Identification

  • Photo ID - Drivers Licence/Passport
  • Proof of Address - Utility Bill, Bank Statement dated within the last 6 months
  • Proof of PPSN - Medical Card, Payslip, Employment Detail Summary (EDS)
Lending criteria

Conditions

    • Minimum Loan €1,000
    • Maximum Loan €75,000
    • Minimum Term 1 year
    • Maximum Term 10 years
    • Unsecured loan

Whatever Your Needs:

    • Invest in new or second-hand machinery
    • Upgrade your buildings and facilities
    • Purchase additional livestock
    • Obtain working capital
    • Increase cashflow
    • Other Projects will be considered

Why Choose Cultivate?

    • Free Loan Protection Insurance, if the borrower dies the loan is cleared – subject to age & health restrictions.
    • Choice of repayment options to suit your circumstances
    • Interest is charged on the reducing balance of the loan
    • No penalty charges for early repayment
    • No hidden fees or set up costs
    • No upfront repayments
    • No transaction charges
How to apply

How To Apply

Existing members can come into any of our offices, call us on 0539233835 or make an application online when they are registered. We can then discuss your needs and proceed with your loan application.

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Please note: When applying for your first loan with us you will need to speak directly with one of our loan officers.
Please call 0539233835.

When processing a loan application we use credit agencies for credit reporting purposes, please check out The Central Credit Register.

WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REPAYMENTS ON YOUR LOAN, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL GO INTO ARREARS. THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR CREDIT RATING, WHICH MAY LIMIT YOUR ABILITY TO ACCESS CREDIT IN THE FUTURE.

WARNING: THE COST OF YOUR REPAYMENTS MAY INCREASE.

If you would like more information on applying for a loan with Enniscorthy Credit Union, please contact us today.

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