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The Pros and Cons of Equipment Financing
Every business needs equipment to operate, let alone grow. Copiers, computers, desks, machinery, trucks, and appliances are just a few examples across many industries.
As a small business, however, saving enough cash to buy or repair equipment outright can take years. That’s years of foregone growth.
Expensive short-term debt isn’t your only answer, though. Equipment financing offers you an affordable way to purchase, repair, upgrade, or refinance your business’s equipment.
At Fundvisor, we examine your balance sheet and recommend equipment financing based on your situation. Before we work together, we urge you to read about the benefits and drawbacks of equipment financing so you can be an informed borrower. Contact us if you think equipment financing is right for you.
The Pros of Equipment Financing
- Predictable Payments
Like many loans, you pay back your equipment loan in fixed monthly installment.
Factoring your loan into your budget is quite simple.
- Uses
You can use equipment financing for new purchases, repairing/upgrading equipment, or refinancing an old equipment loan.
- Low APRs
Equipment financing poses less risk to the lender, as the piece of equipment secures it.
Your loan APR will be lower than on other forms of financing as a result.
- Tax Benefits
Equipment financing offers healthy tax savings.
First of all, you may be able to write off the interest on your equipment loan.
If you’re using your loan to purchase an asset, you can write off the depreciation on your tax returns using one of several methods over the years.
If the equipment purchase meets specific IRS criteria, you can write off the entire cost in the year you purchase it.
- Cash Flow Benefits
Buying a piece of equipment outright robs you of potential cash flows. But financing that same equipment at a low APR lets you spread the cost over a long time, helping you maintain positive cash flows in the purchase year.
If your equipment earns you a higher return than the interest rate on its loan, then you’re making a profit on the purchase, too.
- Credit Building
While you’re busy generating more revenue with your equipment, you’ll also be improving your credit score as you pay down the loan. That means lower rates and more favorable terms on future equipment financing (and other loans).
The Cons of Equipment Financing
- Credit Requirements
Equipment financing requires strong credit if you want favorable interest rates.
With that said, you can still find the funding you need with a mediocre score, but your search will be more challenging.
If that’s your case, you can rely on Fundvisor to find the best rates and terms based on your situation.
- Equipment Can Become Outdated
Some pieces of equipment may become outdated before you’ve paid off the loan. Not only will you owe debt on equipment that won’t provide you a return, but you may need more equipment financing to buy replacement equipment.
Keep in mind, however, that you can usually write off the depreciation. Money you save on your business taxes can be used to pay off your debt faster.
- Equipment is Collateral
If you’re unable to pay back the loan, the lender can take your equipment. Thus, you’ll be left scrambling for new equipment — not to mention that getting financing to replace the old equipment can be tough if you default on debt.
Even so, it’s still possible. Fundvisor can help you secure new equipment financing despite default on a previous loan.
Is Equipment Financing Right For You?
For some businesses, the main obstacle between the present and their goals is an
equipment purchase. Others may need to repair or upgrade their equipment to stay competitive.
very business’s situation differs. If you’re considering an equipment purchase,
don’t go
it alone. You have a business to run, so leave finding the funding to Fundvisor.
We serve multiple industries and have a diverse network of credit providers.
We’ll find the equipment financing solution that’ll help your business grow — with minimal work on your part. Schedule your
free 30-minute consultation with Fundvisor today.
Fundvisor is here to help if you aren’t sure which short-term
financing source is right for you. We’ll deal with the paperwork and phone calls for you so you can get the
funding
you need without wasting valuable time.
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