Lessor selection is crucial when entering into equipment leases, because some equipment leasing companies are substantially more high-risk than others.
Lessor selection is crucial when entering into equipment leases, because some equipment leasing companies are substantially more high-risk than others.
Topics: technology leasing, Computer Leasing, lease extension, commercial equipment financing, cloud computing
When an enterprise is considering leasing equipment, the type of equipment being leased makes a big difference when conducting lease vs. buy analysis, selecting the right leasing structure and related accounting treatment (operating or capital), and choosing leasing vendors.
Topics: technology leasing, truck leasing, TRAC Lease
Enterprises that enter into an equipment lease agreement without a clear understanding of the risks involved almost always end up paying more than they should. Equipment leasing companies are well aware of how to increase their potential revenue by structuring an equipment lease agreement to increase lessee risk. To protect themselves, enterprises need to understand what these risky lease agreement terms are.
CFOs and other key people involved in equipment procurement frequently get approached by commercial equipment leasing companies promising “great rates." These salespeople will freely share their “expertise” on equipment leasing, explaining how the flexibility that their equipment leasing solution offers will reduce equipment costs and offer countless other benefits.
Topics: Equipment Leasing, Bank Lessors, Independent Lessors, Vendor Lessors, Equipment Financing
There is a common perception—particularly for IT equipment—that leasing is an easier, more efficient and more cost-effective way to procure equipment than using commercial business loans or other forms of debt to purchase the equipment.
Topics: Equipment Leasing, commercial loan, commercial lending, Equipment Lease, commercial business loans
One result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010—commonly known as “Obamacare”—is that physicians are being incentivized to adopt Electronic Medical Records (EMR) technology.
Topics: hfma, Hospitals, medical equipment leasing, hospital equipment, hospital supplies, medical equipment financing, Electronic Medical Records
Leasing business equipment often seems to be a less-expensive procurement option than purchasing, but that determination may not be accurate if the true risks of equipment leasing aren’t factored into the lease vs. buy analysis.
Topics: Equipment Leasing, business equipment
Equipment lease rates can be deceiving. Businesses in need of commercial equipment may be attracted by the low “sticker price”—the stated periodic rental rate and corresponding payment.
Topics: Equipment Leasing, equipment lease rates
Learn why almost everything you know about equipment leasing is wrong.
