equipment leasing and financing
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
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We understand that completely; nobody likes paying interest, neither do we. It’s an emotional hot button for any business person when financing equipment or acquiring working capital. They feel it’s like money thrown away into thin air… or is it? Interest is the price you pay when using someone else’s […]
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April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019
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Business owners often stress prior to submitting a request for new equipment financing. By the time we get an application we hear about all the things that has kept them up at night; personal credit score, business credit, seasonal or market slowdowns, lawsuits and ownership changes are among some of […]
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March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
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It is well known that merchant capital loans are not inexpensive, often with rates in the teens and higher; but when emergencies hit, they come in handy. Getting capital from your existing equipment through a sale/leaseback also has its’ downside and will take some work by requiring certain documentation and […]
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August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
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We see many business ideas which project earning many thousands or millions of dollars in sales revenue and sometimes at a very fast pace. Typically, a group of individuals working in a specific market with years of experience conceive of a way to improve a process and or create a […]
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May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018
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Applying for equipment financing or a working capital loan shouldn’t be like going on a blind date where you only tell the other person the best things about yourself and omit the not so stellar parts. The analogy for the application process should be more like running for public office […]
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February 28, 2018
February 28, 2018
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Solar financing requires a certain expertise and experience to get a project approved with all the benefits the energy user (offtaker) expects and deserves. Following is a summary of our longest solar finance programs along with standard shorter terms. Once we review a client’s financial status and approve, there are […]
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February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
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The feelings some business owners have about interest rates, when financing equipment or anything for that matter can be equivalent to online dating or anything we engage in that we attribute to the measure of our self-worth – it runs that deep. Why don’t we measure up? Are we good […]
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November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
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Here are some real tips and issues we encounter when reviewing and processing finance applications; if you can address these in advance the chances of going through the underwriting and approval process smoothly and with less stress will increase dramatically. 1) Check and ask how long your vendor has been […]
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September 12, 2017
September 12, 2017
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Here are some good reasons to go into debt on your new venture rather than pulling in investors and giving up ownership and some control. If you have a complex service then attracting investors and or partners which will also add a specific expertise to your operation can make sense […]
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August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017
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First US Finance showed off its flexibility by approving and funding a 1960 Piper Comanche aircraft for Tim Brown, a Texas resident and owner of Tim Brown Architecture LLC, within a very fast 2 week timeframe. Many lenders take much longer and are also limited by the age of the […]
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January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
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Don’t want to pay any interest? Pay cash for your new equipment and you can be assured you are paying the lowest “rate”. If you have buckets of extra cash this might be the best thing to do but if you have that much extra capital that means your business […]
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September 25, 2016
September 25, 2016
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Business owners and managers want to compare equipment finance companies to their bank and for a good reason; a bank is a company’s first point of reference when borrowing money or financing equipment or an expansion project. A bank is the most obvious place to start and a secure place […]
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March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016
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There are 3 areas to be aware of which directly affect the outcome of your finance request. To get approved, you have to be strong in at least one of these areas otherwise, wait until your situation improves or bring on a strong credit partner. 1) Cash Flow: The key to […]
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January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016
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“I pay for everything in cash, I never finance anything” or “I’ve never had to take out a loan, I don’t believe in it”. Every so often, I encounter this type of feedback from a business owner. The attitude usually goes along with a strong, hands-on work ethic for an […]
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November 23, 2015
November 23, 2015
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Sale reps and vendors spend a considerable amount of time and money to identify and get in front of the right potential client. The opportunity to directly engage with a prospect is often considered a victory in of itself yet many sales people fail to get valuable information about the […]
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September 27, 2015
September 27, 2015
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A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a great way for a company or non-profit organization to pay a fixed or controlled rate for power over a 15 or 20 year period. The PPA electric rate is generally significantly discounted compared to the utility rate for the same energy. The company […]
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