FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced 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 an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure 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 is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.