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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Taylors Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Taylors Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your 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 look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.