FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Point Piper Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Point Piper Small Business Loans
Point Piper unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Point Piper Business Loans
What is the Larger Point Piper Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.