Leasing is by far the most popular way to purchase lasers and capital equipment.
In addition to being much more flexible and faster than working with a bank or
getting a small business loan, leasing offers the following advantages:
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Customized payment plans that can be tailored to meet your cash flow and budget
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Approval can often be received within 24 hours
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A one page application is all that is required in most cases
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Leasing conserves cash and can provide 100% financing
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There may be significant tax advantages
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Leasing can sometimes cover additional soft costs. You may be able to include
training, maintenance and other costs in your lease finance agreement
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Leasing won't drain your business credit. Leasing can actually allow you to
preserve your bank lines of credit for other business purposes
The way the lease process works is as follows:
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You receive a one page application, fill it out, send it in
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The lease company approval department reviews your application. The quality of
your credit will determine how quickly you get approval and how much you will
be approved for. It's a good idea to find out how much you will be approved for
before you decide what specific system you want.
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Once you're approved, a lease company representative will contact you to discuss
terms such as the length of your lease and buy out terms. A commonly structured
lease for a laser is 60 months with a 10% buyout at the end. This will keep
your payments lower than a one dollar buyout. Sometimes a company will offer a
deferred lease. With this type of lease, you won't have to start making your
payments for a few months which allows you to preserve your cash.
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Once you've decided on the terms, your documents will be created and sent to you
by overnight mail.
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Look over the lease and sign where indicated. This is where things typically bog
down. Many physicians tend put their lease documents on a big pile on their
desk and forget to get around to it in a timely manner. If you want your
equipment soon, get it signed and mailed back to the lease company ASAP. The
lease company will typically even provide a self addressed Fed-Ex envelope.
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Once the lease company receives the signed documents, they will issue the seller
a purchase order.
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Once the seller receives the purchase order, your equipment will be prepared for
transport and shipped to you normally within 1-3 weeks.
Remember, sometimes there is a backorder on equipment or
preparation time involved so get your paperwork completed and sent to the lease
company as soon as possible. The seller won't take you very seriously
or get your laser or equipment ready for shipment until they receive a purchase
order.
Contact me today if you need help finding a responsive
lease company specializing in lasers and medical equipment.
I am familiar with most of the medical equipment lease companies
around the country and am networked with the best and most reputable
Even if you are already in the process of buying a new laser
and the company has their own leasing source, it is still a good idea to compare
rates and terms. A strong lease company representative understands the
laser and medical equipment business and will be very competitive to get your
business. I can quickly help you find a professional company that will take
care of your needs and get you the best rates and programs.
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