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The Leverage of the Lease


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posure to the bank when there is an alternative? The image of the friendly bank manager belongs to the past. Today the old gibe applies too often - that banks are happy to lend you the umbrella when the sun is shining, only to snatch it back at the first sign of rain. They will quote variable rates at so much over base (all the leasing we arrange is at fixed rates) and hide their profit by charging large 'arrangement fees'. Most bank overdrafts are repayable on demand at a time to suit the bank - hence cases of loans being called in, without the borrower's prior knowledge, after a large cheque has been paid in.

If you have a cash pile and want to pay for your equipment from that hoard, always consider one thing before parting with the money. Is there a better use for the cash than being tied up in rapidly depreciating equipment? Remember that, if you do use cash to pay for such equipment, you can't later, in case of cash need, refinance and get the money back. It may well make more sense to invest the cash in marketing or staff training - or purchasing inventory at discounted rates. Simply holding the cash in case of unforeseen circumstances may also be a wise financial strategy.

When you lease equipment for up to five years, bear in mind that you are not tied to that equipment for the whole term. Clients have the option to upgrade and change some or all of the equipment at any time during the term - although this is more cost-effective if done half-way or later in that term. You simply select the new equipment. A new agreement will then replace the existing one, including cost of the equipment and the outstanding payments on the old contract, which will be discounted. This option allows many companies to keep up with new technology by replacing their equipment every two or three years, often with little or no increase in their monthly payments.

In all, leasing via a broker gives the client more choice. It saves the time and money that would otherwise be spent on shopping around to get the best or right deal. And it provides the best independent advice to suit individual circumstances.

Brian Burns - Technology Leasing Ltd - http://www.technologyleasing.co.uk

computer hardware and Equipment UK Leasing Experts


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