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Loan? Lease? 10 Questions to Answer Before Deciding Your Equipment Financing Option

Sept. 25, 2014
The U.S. economy is improving, and more domestic manufacturers will be making capital investments to fuel growth.

The U.S. economy is improving, and more domestic manufacturers will be making capital investments to fuel growth.  When preserving owner or shareholder capital is an important goal, financing equipment through a lease or loan will enable your business to preserve its cash.

Both options offer advantages.  Determining whether to lease or borrow for your next capital investment can be tricky.  Here are 10 questions you need to answer before making that decision.

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