Benefits of Leasing
Whatever your business, whatever your strategies and objectives,
in a dynamic business environment, leasing just makes more
sense than buying. Leasing gives you financial flexibility,
helps you meet changing technology needs quickly and easily,
and offers tax advantages, too.
The financial advantages
Improved cash flow and working capital
With a Harbour Capital equipment lease, you get 120% financing.
This equates to 100% of equipment costs, plus an extra 20%
for soft costs, i.e. shipping, wiring, training, etc. Your
payments are often lower than
with other types of financing. In fact, they're a fraction
of the total purchase price, and may even qualify as a pre-tax
expense. And because a lease may be considered off balancesheet
financing, it leaves your credit lines intact for other
business uses.
Value of your money
Payments are fixed and unaffected by rumblings
in the economy or the market. More of the cash flow, especially
the option to purchase the equipment, occurs later in the
lease term when inflation makes dollars cheaper.
Convenience and flexibility
You get your equipment faster and begin
to generate revenue sooner. Since a lease does not require
a down payment, it is equivalent to 100% financing. That
means that you will have more money to invest in revenue
generating activities.
Tax advantages
Certain lease structures may allow a company to deduct monthly
lease payments as tax-deductible operating expenses.
The technology advantages
More choices, more equipment, lower
costs
With a lease, you can specify the manufacturer, the model
number, even the source. You're covered by all conventional
manufacturers' warranties. And because lease payments are
usually lower than other forms of financing, your leasing
dollar allows you to acquire more of the equipment your
business needs.
Keeping your equipment up-to-date
When you lease, you're never tied to outdated machinery,
equipment, or software. You have complete flexibility in
end-of-lease options: You can purchase it, refinance
it, or simply return it.
You make the choice.