FAQ
What's the difference between a lease and standard financing?
Not much. Both allow you to pay for or use equipment by making a monthly payment.
The main difference is ownership. With leasing you are making a monthly payment to
use the equipment. You'll typically find more favorable and flexible structures with
leasing as opposed to standard financing.
What type of upfront investment is required with leasing?
Most leasing companies require the equivalent of two payments in advance. This is
normally much less than other forms of financing, in that down payments are not
usually required and delivery and installation can be included in the lease.
What happens at the end of the lease?
Depending upon the structure of the lease you will normally be able to purchase the
equipment or return it to the lessor. Make sure you clearly understand your options
at the end of the lease term before entering into a lease. Financial Pacific
personnel will do what they can to make sure you understand all of the alternatives
available to you at the end of your lease.
Are there tax advantages to leasing?
In many cases there may be depending upon the structure of the lease. Financial
Pacific helps you structure the lease that best fits your cash flow needs. We
encourage you to work with your accountant or tax advisor to insure proper handling
of taxes.
What terms are available to me when leasing?
Depending upon the equipment being leased terms can range from 24 to 60 months.
Financial Pacific can also structure the lease to best fit your cash flow requirements
by designing a payment plan that can include skip payments or seasonal adjustments.