FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taylors Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Taylors Lakes Small Business Loans
Taylors Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank 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 can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.