FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pipitea Business Loans
What is the Larger Pipitea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.