FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Khandallah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Khandallah Small Business Loans
Khandallah unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise 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 can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. 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 don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can 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 lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.