FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Taylors Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Taylors Hill Small Business Loans
Taylors Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Taylors Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Taylors Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing 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 an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.