FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is 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, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Paddington Business Loans
What is the Larger Paddington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.