FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Khandallah Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of 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, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day 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. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us 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’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.