FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Khandallah Small Business Loans
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Khandallah unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Khandallah Business Loans
What is the Larger Khandallah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be 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) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and permit 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 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.