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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Khandallah Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Khandallah Small Business Loans
Khandallah unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Khandallah Business Loans
What is the Larger Khandallah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose 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. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.