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Introducing

MilkFlex

MilkFlex is an award winning loan product available to dairy suppliers of participating co-ops in the Republic of Ireland.

The MilkFlex loan offers access to flexible, low interest rate, unsecured loans over a term of 8 years.

The MilkFlex application process is fast and flexible and our agri business team are available to guide you through the application process. Fill in our Finance Enquiry form for a callback from one of our Agri business experts.

Finance Enquiry

First Name

Surname

Company Name

Contact Number

Loan Amount

County

What is the purpose of the loan?

Key Features

Loan Amount: €25,000 min to max €500,000
Term: 8 year loan (can extend to 10 years due to flex events)
Rate: Variable rate 4.50% above the EURIBOR cost of funds
Upfront Fee: 1.25% of the loan amount deducted from the loan amount at drawdown
No further hidden fees - all fees are upfront at drawdown
Early Repayment: Early repayments and ad hoc payments are allowed without incurring a fee

Watch our MilkFlex explainer

If you are unsure about what MilkFlex can be used for, or how the MilkFlex application process works you can watch our short explainer video below which discusses the key features of the loan, the application process, the farm visit and the drawdown process.

For more information on MilkFlex, please give us a call on the number below or fill in our enquiry form above for a call back from a member of our MilkFlex team.

MilkFlex at a Glance

How are payments broken down?

Loan repayments are automatically deducted from the milk receipts by the participating Co-op. No repayments are made from December to March. 10% of the annual repayment is made in each of the months of April, May, October, and November and 15% of the annual repayment is made in each of the peak milk production months of June, July, August and September.

Directly from the Milk Cheque – 8 months of the year (April to Nov)
No repayments Dec, Jan Feb, Mar
10% of annual repayment taken in April, May, Oct & Nov
15% of annual repayment taken in peak milk months June, July, Aug, Sept

What are flex events?

Flex events facilitate the reduction of principal and interest repayments by 50% for a 6 month period if the milk price is 33cpl including VAT or below for 3 consecutive months¹. If the milk price is 31cpl including VAT or below for 3 consecutive months principal and interest repayments can be reduced by 100% for a 6 month period.² If the milk price rises to 41cpl for 3 consecutive months, then repayments increase by 25% for a 6 month period.³ Flex events also protect against the risk of disease outbreak. If output is reduced by 30% year on year, repayments can be cancelled for 6 months.

Flex event details

¹ 33cpl; This mechanism can be activated four times over the duration of the loan.
² 31cpl; This mechanism can be activated two times over the duration of the loan.
³ 41cpl; This mechanism can be activated four times over the duration of the loan.

Is security required?

No asset-based security is required (personal guarantees are required if lending to a limited company). Priority deduction will be from milk payments. A Milk Supply Agreement (MSA) is required for the duration of the loan.

More detail

Loan is classified as unsecured
New Milk Supply Agreement to be signed with the Coop for the duration of the loan
No land taken as security => no solicitors costs
Personal guarantees of the directors/shareholders when lending to a Ltd company

Whats needed to apply?

The application process

The application process is simple and designed with as little friction as possible. Our team of Agri Business Managers are located nationally and are available to discuss your specific requirements with you, helping guide you through the application process from beginning to end.

Whats needed to apply?

Last two years financial accounts stamped by accountant
Confirmation of tax affairs being up to date & in order
12 months current account bank statement
Confirmation of single farm payment
Copy of the partnership agreement if applicable
Copy of schedule of farm insurance
Copy of passport or drivers licence
Costings/quotes if available

Loan Information Booklet

Want to know more about MilkFlex?

Learn about the key features of a MilkFlex loan and the application process in this useful information booklet. Read our FAQs for more.

Or Get In Touch

Call Us

01 647 0255

Email Us

milkflex@financeireland.ie

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 17:30 PM

Visit Us

MilkFlex,
Clerkin House,
85 Pembroke Road,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4,
D04 YN53.

Regulatory Information

The cost of your payments may increase.

If you do not meet the repayments on your credit facility agreement, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

Representative Example for total credit amount of €75,000:
8.70% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) representative is inclusive of an arrangement fee of 1.25% and based on a variable interest rate of 8.33%. Total credit €75,000. 96 monthly instalments of €1,073.03. Actual instalments are repayable seasonally with high season monthly instalment of €1,931.45 and low season monthly instalment of €1,287.64. Total cost of credit €28,948.38 (inc arrangement fee).

Please note the above example is representative and does not account for the impact of a Flex event.

Low Months are April / May / October / November.

High Months are June / July / August / September.