My last blog outlined a situation where a company buys equipment, doesn’t like it, and decides not to make their finance payments. Nobody wins in that scenario (and the company withholding payment is always in the wrong, as per finance agreements). In fact, this situation can be so dire, equipment financing companies like mine have learned to look… Read More »
Long time readers are probably wondering when I am going to mention Section 179 again (there’s an office pool here too). Well, your wait is over. Today’s the day. I wish I had huge news that Section 179 got a sweet increase, but I don’t. So far, nothing has happened in regards to Section 179. The limits are… Read More »
I’d like to talk a little bit about rates today. Because, in a way, a rate, particularly on equipment financing, is the “price tag” of the deal. Just as one compares prices between stores, one compares rates when shopping for equipment financing. But it can be misleading. Here’s why: In theory, with most commercial equipment lending, all rates… Read More »
Here we are, right at the end of December. And besides the holidays and presents and eggnog and such, we have my favorite year-end event – Section 179. While other companies slow down for the holidays, equipment financing companies always see a little year-end spike as folks try and take advantage of the generous tax code. (…on that… Read More »
Autumn is now in full swing, meaning the year is coming to an end. Have you made your Section 179 plans yet? You definitely should. As you probably know, Section 179 (the “buy equipment and get a sweet tax break” tax deduction) got a nice boost this year. In fact, the maximum deduction this year has been raised… Read More »