FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), 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 also require:
$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: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the 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 the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.