FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taylors Lakes Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Taylors Lakes Small Business Loans
Taylors Lakes unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Taylors Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Taylors Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of 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’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.