P2Binvestor Review

Pros

• No strict minimum credit score requirement
• High borrowing amounts
• Rates tend to be inexpensive
• The application process is fast and easy

Cons

• Only available to B2B businesses
• Not available to businesses in some industries
• Some additional fees
• Collateral is required

What Is P2Binvestor?

P2Binvestor, known as P2Bi for short, is a lender that offers asset-backed lines of credit to qualified B2B businesses. The company’s credit lines can be backed by inventory in addition to accounts receivable.

While P2Bi is not the first (or only) company to offer streamlined asset-backed financing, this lender targets a largely ignored customer base: businesses that are established enough to need a fairly large credit line but are not yet bankable.

P2Bi has been in business for a relatively short amount of time; however, while there are very few customer reviews online, the company has built up a lot of positive press. Its product is reasonably priced and all-around convenient, and the company provides a solid amount of information about its product.

Services Offered By P2Binvestor

P2Binvestor offers asset-backed lines of credit. A line of credit establishes a maximum borrowing amount called a credit limit. If approved, the borrower can draw funds from the line of credit at will, so long as the cumulative amount they draw does not exceed their credit limit. Interest is typically only paid on the amount of credit used.

An asset-backed line of credit uses the value of a qualifying piece of collateral that the borrower puts up to establish the credit limit.

Supplemental term loans are also available to qualified borrowers.

While these asset-backed LoCs are suitable for larger, more established businesses with high growth potential, most small businesses will find P2Bi’s funding (and the requirements that come with it) to be overkill.

Borrower Qualifications

P2Binvestor describes its ideal candidate as follows (the company does not, however, give hard minimums):

Although P2Bi’s underwriters look at your credit score, the company does not enforce a minimum required score.

Other characteristics that may improve your odds of qualifying include:

• B2B businesses
• 10 – 30+ employees
• 10%+ annual revenue growth
• Breakeven or profitable cashflow

P2Bi cannot provide lines of credit to businesses in the following industries:

• Construction
• Real estate
• Medical insurance billing
• Cannabis

As you can see, P2Binvestor’s requirements can be hard to meet. However, businesses that do fulfill these standards will be rewarded with high borrowing limits and competitive rates for an asset-backed line of credit.

Rates & Fees

These are the terms and fees for P2Binvestor’s product:

P2Bi’s lines of credit can be secured by A/R receivables and inventory. Additionally, the company requires a personal guarantee, though it does make exceptions for certain clients.

The maximum you can borrow is based on the value of your assets. Typically, you can draw 70% to 80% of the value of your accounts receivables or between 25% to 50% of the value of your inventory. Like a traditional line of credit, you can draw from your credit line at any time, and you only pay interest on the amount that is outstanding.

Draws from the credit line do not have set repayment term lengths. When you enter into an agreement with P2Bi, the company will create a bank account, called a lockbox, in which all the revenue from your assets will be diverted. If you have any outstanding debts with P2Bi, the incoming capital will go toward paying off the debt. Otherwise, the funds will be sent along to your regular business account.

Average annual discount rates range from 8% - 20%. 

Aside from interest, P2Bi charges a one-time origination fee of 1.5% of maximum credit line, but there is no fee for borrowing from your line. The company also charges a fee for terminating the contract before the year is up. However, it will waive the fee if you are graduating to a bank line of credit product with better rates than P2Bi can offer.

An annual renewal fee of 1.5% is also charged.

P2Bi also offers term loans as a supplemental product to its lines of credit. The amount of your term loan can’t exceed the amount of your line of credit.

Application Process

The process begins with a simple 10-minute online application. You will need to enter basic information about your business and financials and integrate accounting or invoicing software so that P2Binvestor can get an idea of the value of your assets.

After you’ve finished, an underwriter will get in touch with you to discuss your application and your funding options. If the company has decided your business is a good fit, it will ask for additional documentation to verify all your information is correct. According to the FAQ, these are the documents P2Bi will ask for:

• Balance sheet, as of the end of the last closed month
• Balance sheet, as of the end of last year
• Income statement (P&L), current YTD (through the end of the last closed month)
• Income statement (P&L), full year for the last two years
• Accounts receivable aging report, current YTD (through the end of the last closed month)
• Accounts payable aging report, current YTD (through the end of the last closed month)

If everything checks out, the company will present you with a preliminary offer for a credit line. If you agree, P2Bi will run a full underwriting review. After you have finalized the agreement, a lockbox will be set up, and you will be able to start drawing from your credit line.

The time from application to funding normally takes ten days or less.

Sales & Advertising Transparency

P2Binvestor shares a fair amount of information on its website, though it doesn’t have many specifics regarding rates and fees. Regardless, you should have a fair idea about how P2Bi’s credit line compares to other options and what to expect from the application and borrowing process. P2Bi is devoted to providing a transparent service.

Beyond its website, P2Bi has social media accounts. Unfortunately, these accounts haven’t had any recent updates, providing no relevant, updated information on P2B and its services.

Customer Service & Technical Support

P2Binvestor is available via phone or email. You can also fill out an online form or use the live chat option.

In addition to these methods of contact, you can also use P2Bi’s FAQs, which provide a lot of great information. You can also find the company on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter, although there are no recent updates.

Although there are limited customer reviews that address the quality of customer service, I did not have trouble getting in touch with representatives from the company and had a positive experience overall.

User Reviews

This lender is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau but currently has an A+ rating. P2Binvestor doesn’t have any complaints logged, nor does it have any negative experiences.

In fact, this company has very few customer reviews online; this may be because P2Bi hasn’t been in operation for very long, its clients aren’t prone to online reviews, or it just offers a really good service.

It does hold a rating of 3 out of 5 stars (based on two reviews) on Google.

Negative Reviews & Complaints

The most common problem potential borrowers might encounter is that P2Bi has difficult-to-meet borrower qualifications. This product is not for everybody — you have to make at least $500,000 in annual revenue and have approved assets that can be used for collateral. Businesses that don’t meet these qualifications will have to look elsewhere for financing.

Positive Reviews & Testimonials

The largest source of positive reviews comes from P2Binvestor’s Facebook page. Most reviews are not accompanied by comments, but users seem to like the quality of service and P2Bi’s product for solving cash flow issues.

Final Verdict: Is P2Binvestor Worth It?

While many businesses will not be able to qualify for P2Binvestor’s services, this lender offers an excellent product for those that do. There’s a lot to like about P2Bi. The initial application is fast and easy, and the company is transparent and communicative. Plus, the product is competitively priced, useful, and solves problems commonly experienced by mid-sized B2B businesses.

Naturally, if you think you are qualified for a bank loan, that possibility should be investigated first. However, if you are not yet qualified, a line of credit from P2Bi is an excellent way to keep your business growing until you are eligible for a line from a bank.

Doesn’t sound like P2Bi’s lines of credit will work for you? You may want to consider invoice factoring. Don’t have a lot of assets to put up? You may want to look at unsecured loans.

For businesses interested in an asset-backed line of credit that don’t yet meet P2Bi’s borrower qualifications, BlueVine and Fundbox are both excellent companies that offer similar products to smaller businesses. However, if your business is large enough to qualify, you’ll want to investigate P2Bi.