When searching for a lease finance solution from a leasing company in Canada it’s tempting to go it alone. But you don’t have to be the ‘ Lone Ranger ‘ when it comes to financing assets in Canada. There’s an entire industry out there waiting to help your firm out with the right combination of solutions, rates, structures, etc. Let’s explain.

We’re the first to forgive Canadian business owners and financial managers for thinking that financing assets is tougher than they think. For the last couple of years it’s been pure … well let’s diplomatically say ‘ a challenge ‘to arrange the financing they need for fixed assets.

The good news though is there’s a new weather report – and it’s sunny! with numerous tools, solutions, and yes leasing company advisors and partners to assist you.

Lease finance transactions are primarily done these days on fixed interest rates, and rates have never been lower. (Depending on credit quality of course!)

Another reason you don’t have to go it alone in your financing decision is the fact that you almost won’t believe the resources behind the current lease industry in Canada. They include independent private commercial firms, Canadian chartered bank owned / controlled companies, captive finance companies, and even firms that provide bridge loans that are similar in structure to leases, but are accounted for differently on your balance sheet.

Where the business owner/manger needs help these days is really in what type of lease structure most suits their firms needs. The reality is that those needs are driven by tax, accounting, cash flow and interest rate focus. In some cases you see the value of just using the asset and returning it to the lessor or mfr at the end of the term. In that case focus on an operating lease.

If you’re focused on owning the asset and strongly recognize its useful economic life than utilize the concept of lease to own, aka ‘ capital lease ‘.

If we had to pick one area that clients don’t focus on enough (they usually just want to know ‘ the rate ‘) we would say it’s the whole area of terms and conditions. While it might be somewhat easy for the leasing company to disguise the interest rate you are paying, it’s a little tougher for them to term, payments, return obligations, and incidental fees, all of which can have a dramatic effect on the winning of losing of asset finance when it comes to your business.

Most businesses, whether it’s true or not feel they are unique in their needs. So how you address strategic, operational and financial issues around asset financing will ultimately determine if you’re a lone range. or alternatively maximizing on the info and resources you need to make intelligent business financing decisions.

Want some very free assistance on how not to feel alone when it comes to lease finance in Canada? Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your asset acquisition needs.