FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Padbury Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Padbury Small Business Loans
Padbury unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Padbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Padbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks 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 well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards 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 privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.