FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pipitea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pipitea Small Business Loans
Pipitea unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Pipitea Business Loans
What is the Larger Pipitea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion 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 to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. 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 remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.