FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paddington Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Paddington Small Business Loans
Paddington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit 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 consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.