FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.