Guide to Choosing Business Equipment Loans

What is a business equipment loan?

A business equipment loan, or equipment financing, provides businesses with the funding they need to upgrade or repair the equipment they use for daily business functions. Qualifying equipment includes appliances, vehicles and electronics, such as computers. An equipment loan agreement usually cannot be used for payroll, real estate, debt servicing or other expenses. Following loan approval and funds remittance to you bank accounts, you begin making payments on the loan, which includes the total cost of the equipment plus interest over a fixed period. Once you have repaid the term loan in full, you own the equipment.

What are the benefits of an equipment loan?
According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, 78% of U.S. businesses finance their equipment, regardless of company size and industry. Here are some of the reasons so many businesses choose this type of financing:

• Ownership. Once you pay off the loan in full, you own the equipment. Business equipment loans are especially helpful for larger purchases, such as appliances and furniture that you can liquidate when you need to upgrade.

• Cash reserves. If you need money quickly, an equipment loan can allow you to direct your cash flow to other business expenses, such as payroll, rent and advertising.

• Revenue boost. If you are confident that the new piece of equipment will increase your sales (e.g., an additional oven at a bakery that enables you to produce more goods to sell), you can increase your revenue while maintaining your working capital.

• Easy approval. While some business loans can be difficult for small businesses to get, equipment loans have built-in collateral, which means lenders are more comfortable approving small business applicants.

• No down payment. Because equipment loans typically use the equipment you purchase with it as collateral, you can often finance 100% of the equipment without a down payment.

• Competitive edge. You must maintain and update your business’s equipment if you want to excel against the competition. Equipment financing makes upgrading or replacing equipment more affordable in the near term, as it gives you the flexibility to pay over time.

• Fixed rates. Business equipment loans that have fixed rates allow you to lock in a low interest rate. This may be more cost-effective than a variable-rate loan if interest rates increase during your loan term.

• Bundled costs. Sometimes, new equipment requires professional installation and regular maintenance. An equipment loan can account for these extra costs by bundling them into your loan total.

• Tax breaks. A new equipment purchase is a business expense and can often be written off as a Section 179 deduction. This also applies to equipment that is purchased with an equipment loan. If your equipment qualifies, you can write off 100% of the purchase – up to $500,000 – on that year’s taxes, which lowers your tax liability.

• Lower soft costs. Soft costs cover fees and delivery. Depending on the lender, you may be able to get up to 25% of soft costs covered. Check with your lender to see if any soft charges are covered under your particular loan.

• Flexible payments. Does your business revenue fluctuate? Depending on the lender, you may be able to arrange a flexible payment schedule and choose whether to pay monthly, quarterly, seasonally or even annually.
What FUTURE LOANS (IOM) LIMITED offer equipment loans?
There are four main places to seek an equipment loan: banks, credit unions, online lenders and equipment vendors. All of the lenders have different terms and loan options.
Choosing a financial institution that you trust and already have a relationship with is your best bet for negotiating favorable payment terms and getting quick approval.

Do business equipment lenders require collateral?
Depending on the loan agreement, it may be possible to use the equipment you are financing as collateral. Then, if you cannot make payments on the equipment, the lender can take over ownership of it. But FUTURE LOANS (IOM) LIMITED does not as for collateral. As much as the business is viable to yield returns, what we require as the security for the loans is a notarized personal guarantee for such loans repayment. Our charges are affordable, NO HIDDING CHARGES.

How do you get an equipment loan?
As with any business loan, there are certain requirements that your business must meet to qualify. Though some requirements may vary depending on the lender, but FUTURE LOANS (IOM) LIMITED requirements are commonplace for securing an equipment loan:

• Business plan. You will need to supply your lender with a detailed proposal of your company goals, your annual revenue and the number of years you have been in business. Some lenders require borrowers to have been in business a certain number of years and to meet an annual revenue threshold.
• Cash flow. We will need a balance sheet that helps to assess your revenue and expenses and determine whether you have enough cash flow to pay your loan. If you don’t have an accounting department, consider hiring a CPA to get your paperwork in order, which can boost your chances of getting approved in a timely manner.

• Personal finances. In addition to providing balance sheets for your business, you may need to show information regarding your personal finances as 3 months local bank accounts statements.

• Personal résumé. FUTURE LOANS (IOM) LIMITED will appreciate an updated personal résumé with your loan application. It helps you connect with US, provides insight into your character and supports your business plan documents.

Should you finance or lease business equipment?
When you are approved for an equipment loan, the equipment you purchase is used as collateral. When you pay off the loan in full, your business owns the equipment.

If you are having difficulty qualifying for an equipment loan, FUTURE LOANS (IOM) LIMITED may suggest an equipment lease as an alternative to consider; as it is often easier to qualify for if you have issues with cash flow or business credit. When the lease ends after a fixed time, you can purchase the equipment, renew the lease or end the lease directly from the equipment leasing company.

If you choose to lease, there are two main options: operating leases and capital leases. An operating lease offers a low monthly payment, and you will be allowed to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease for fair market value. Capital leases require higher monthly payments and mirror the structure of a loan. When the lease is complete, you can purchase the equipment at a low cost, sometimes as low as 10% of the retail price

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