5 tips to making the best equipment financing decision

When navigating your next move and searching for your next equipment purchase, how do you know whether to buy outright, finance, lease or rent? There are many factors to take into account when finding a financing option that best fits your business.

Here are 5 things to consider when financing equipment:

1. “Cash is King”

After assessing your balance sheets, you may currently have the cash to make an outright purchase. However, if an unforeseen crisis dampens the business, having cash is valuable during this downturn. When other funding options dry up, retaining the capital can be a lifeline to your business.

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2. Rent vs. Own

When you rent equipment, it’s exactly like renting a house, you have no equity in the equipment. Renting may be appropriate if the equipment will become obsolete in the short-term. However, you don’t own the equipment, and you can build equity in the asset over time when financing. It’s important to analyze your cost of ownership vs. the cost of renting for your needs.

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3. Duration and Frequency

If your project or operation needs are short-term, renting is usually the easier option. At Ritchie Bros. Financial Services, we offer short-term and long-term leasing which has advantages over renting. Consider the practicality and usage frequency when operating your equipment.

4. Availability and Usage

Compare the pros and cons when renting equipment from a rental company. It’s important to factor in the potential risks associated with renting, like not having the machine available when you need it. On the flip side, Ritchie Bros. sells items every week, and most of our heavy equipment and trucks inventory qualify for financing and leasing.

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5. Taxes

Equipment financing and leasing have tax benefits. The financing expenses of leases or loan payments can become operational expenditures. It’s always best to consult with your accountant when it comes to taxation and where you can save more for your business.

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At Ritchie Bros. Financial Services, our team offers the best of both worlds when it comes to trading and financing equipment.  If you are looking for a team of specialists that will understand your business needs, and provide you with an ample and flexible offer, we are your one-stop-shop.

Navigating your next move in unpredictable times

Each lender measures the 5 Cs in their own way as there is no one standard in the industry. Here at Ritchie Bros. Financial Services , we can help simplify the process by partnering with multiple lenders from the U.S. and Canada. We work with lenders across the spectrum to find credit providers that are ready to help tailor financing to your specific needs.

If you are looking for a team of financing specialists that will understand your business needs, and provide you with an ample and flexible offer, we are your one-stop-shop.

Contact us today to navigate your next move.

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