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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Paddington Small Business Loans
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Paddington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us 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 you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.