Showing posts with label Leasing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leasing. Show all posts

Monday, July 2, 2012

Why Companies Opt For Car And Van Leasing

Today, one of the most popular options for businesses is van and car lease. This is one of the most cost efficient ways for businesses to manage transportation issues. The vehicle is returned to the leasing company after the specified period of time. The vehicle can then be replaced with a new contract and newer model. The benefits of this are great. Businesses always have the latest model without many of the burdens of car ownership.

A business that provides services like carpeting, carpentry, or catering may choose van leasing. This allows for the transportation of tools. In addition, this is a great option for businesses with delivery service. Vehicle break downs are a huge problem for service business, or ones with delivery. They must pay for costly repairs. They also incur additional costs of business lost. Those who have a vehicle lease need only contact the leasing company. They are liable for swiftly replacing and/or repairing the vehicle. Vehicle repair is extremely expensive today. Both parts and labor must be considered. This is not all. A leased vehicle can be traded in every 2-3 years. The newer a car is, the less it breaks down, and vehicle technology is advancing by great leaps now.

Leasing cars is another choice. This can be for service businesses, or for those with a large corporate staff. Large corporations offer cars to personnel as a perk. Cities utilize transportation services if they have airports. Car rental is not something people who have just landed want to deal with. People generally look for this type of service. Purchasing cars for this purpose is much more expensive. The biggest reason is the leasing company must take care of repairs.

A person must be informed about the process in order to lease a car. Not everyone understands this process. It is quite simple. The first thing to know is it is not the same as renting a car. If individuals do not understand the process they should not lease. The first step is to research the process. The second step is to thoroughly research the car for lease companies. The terms of the car and leasing agreement must be understood. That way the customer gets the best deal possible.

The first aspect is the main idea behind how leasing works. The monthly payments are based on how much the vehicle depreciates during the lease period. The value of the car at the beginning of the lease less the value at lease end is the depreciation. This is known as the residual values. This means the business leasing the vehicle does not have to pay out money to own an item decreasing in value.

Additionally, businesses opt to lease because of the lease end options. One choice is to trade the car in for a better model. Sometimes the lessee can purchase the vehicle or walk away. This offers a great deal of freedom not available when purchasing a car. This is in the case of a closed-end lease. Generally, open-end leases are offered to business. In an open-end lease, if the vehicle depreciates more than anticipated, the business will incur an additional charge. Usually, the amount of a monthly payment for leasing is 1/3 less than that of a loan payment for purchasing. Generally, getting approved for a lease is easier than it is for a loan.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Conventional Heavy Construction Equipment Financing And Leasing

Conventional heavy construction equipment financing and leasing is still available in today's financial markets. In this article, we are going to address some application only programs that are available up to ,000 and full documentation packages up to 0,000.

In today's market, many lenders have either run out of money to lend, or must liquidate their off lease inventories to generate working capital or are no longer in business. This economic crisis has affectedincluding banks and lenders. everyone

The available programs described here include you locating your own heavy construction equipment and bringing to a conventional lender for financing The requirements for application only programs up to ,000 are the following:

A Credit requires the following: 5 years TIB (time in business) under current ownership 700+ credit score B Credit requires the following: 2+ years TIB (time in business) under current ownership 650-700 credit score

The rates on A and B paper will be slightly different.

Additionally, a filled out lease application dated and signed by the owners and summary page of the last three months business bank statements will get the lending process started. A copy of an invoice, purchase order etc would be required from the qualified dealer. Additionally, other information might be required but this is taken on a case by case basis.

For financing up to 0,000, these are the following requirements: 5 years TIB (time in business) under current ownership Full Financial Package is required will ALL applications 675+ credit score Low 5 Average bank balance with no NSF's or Overdrafts Additionally, the details of this program is listed below

if a Corporation of any kind)

1. 2 current years corporate tax returns (COMPLETE WITH ALL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS) 2. Last 2 years profit & loss statements 3. Last 2 years balance sheets 4. Year to date profit & loss statements 5. Year to date balance sheets 6. 2 current years personal tax returns for ALL owners (COMPLETE WITH ALL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS) 7. Current signed and dated personal financial statements for ALL owners 8. COMPLETE application with ALL owners information and signatures

(if a Sole. Prop.)

1. 2 current years personal tax returns (COMPLETE WITH ALL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS) 2. Current signed and dated personal financial statements 3. Last 2 years profit & loss statements 4. Last 2 years balance sheets 5. Year to date profit & loss statements 6. Year to date balance sheets 7. COMPLETE application with ALL owners information and signatures

Once again, a signed and dated lease application would be required to get the financing process started. A copy of an invoice, purchase order etc would be required from the qualified dealer. Additionally, other information be might be required but this is taken on a case by case basis.

This application only and full documentation program would apply to following types but not inclusive types of construction equipment:

Backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, skid loaders, tractor, concrete mixer, concrete pump, compactor etc

Examples of heavy construction equipment could be manufactured by John Deere, Case, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Kobelco, Hitachi, Hyundai etc

Happy hunting for your heavy construction equipment acquisition and its related financing