Financing preserves cash, protects credit lines, and is eligible for tax benefits. It also helps you budget monthly expenses.
There are some cases where outright buying equipment makes sense, but at the rate technology is evolving you may end up owning an obsolete system. Ask yourself two questions to determine whether financing is right for you.
According to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association, 7 in 10 businesses in the United States use some form of financing to acquire equipment (excludes credit cards). Financing provides benefits to businesses large and small.
We provide financing with no money down on most transactions. Bank loans or credit lines will often require money down to initiate the transaction.
Customers typically choose between $1 Buyout, Fair Market Value, or rental agreement. Many customers choose a rental program to keep their technology current, and for operating expense benefits.
$1 Buyout | Fair Market Value | Rental Program | |
Your Benefits | Accounted on your balance sheet and depreciated | Lowest monthly payment | Generally considered an operating expense |
End-of-Term | You own after final payment | You have the flexibility to purchase, upgrade, rent, or return | You may return, continue renting, or upgrade |
Typically, a $1 buyout lease is a capital purchase. It is recorded on your books as an asset, and you can benefit from the Section 179 tax break. However, if you are looking for something that you can treat as an operating expense, renting the equipment through a finance rental agreement could be the best option. Check with your accountant to see which benefits suit you best.
Yes, adding equipment to your agreement during the term is simple. Most times, add-ons are co-terminus, making the new payment end at the same time as the original lease.