FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Pipitea Business Loans
What is the Larger Pipitea 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.