FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Quandong Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Quandong Small Business Loans
Quandong unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Quandong Business Loans
What is the Larger Quandong Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.