FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Paddington Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Paddington Small Business Loans
Paddington unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Paddington Business Loans
What is the Larger Paddington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the 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 particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against 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 own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.