Category Archives: Small Business

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Equipment leases – Capital Lease vs Operating Lease structures

Let’s continue our discussion on equipment leasing. Last time, I gave a broad overview on the two major lease types, and then a bunch of leases that are commonly used. Today, we’ll look at the two major lease structures, and discuss the advantages of both: Let’s start with a Capital Lease. A capital lease is where the company… Read More »

Vehicle Leasing and Financing 3 – So what type of vehicles DO equipment financing companies finance?

I talked last time about vehicle financing and leasing, and why equipment financing companies don’t finance passenger vehicles. The reason boiled down to these are not 100% business vehicles, and therefore come under the umbrella of “consumer debt” in the eyes of many, which almost all commercial lenders wish to avoid. So that begs the question – just… Read More »

Vehicle Leasing and Financing 2 – Why Equipment Financing Companies and Passenger Vehicles Don’t Mix.

Continuing our series regarding vehicle leasing and financing, let’s talk about something that my company gets asked all the time, but doesn’t engage in – leasing or financing passenger vehicles to companies. On the surface, it seems a little odd, right? Because there are many, many companies who use passenger cars. In fact, one of the perks for… Read More »