FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Khandallah Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Khandallah Small Business Loans
Khandallah unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
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 managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Khandallah Business Loans
What is the Larger Khandallah 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able 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 questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure 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 an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.