FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Padbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Padbury Small Business Loans
Padbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided 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 almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Padbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Padbury 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 over a fixed term 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 determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting 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 apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.