Leasing Insights

ABL hopes these articles may be of value to clients, vendors, and brokers. Come back and visit often, as we are continually adding to our library of articles.

General (13 articles)

News You Can Use: TRAC Lease Overview
TRAC Leases have none of the penalties associated with other vehicle leases
(Oct 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Section 179 Extended
You may be able to file an amended return to maximize Section 179 deductions for prior years
(Sep 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Section 179 Deductions
Make sure you are taking all the deductions you are entitled to.
(Aug 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Should You Ever Pay a Fee to a Leasing Company Prior to Getting an Approval?
Please do not provide any advance funds to a finance company until you have an acceptable approval in hand
(Jul 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Prepayment
Beware of Prepayment Penalties
(Jun 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Why Not Just Go With the Bank?
Leasing Preserves Your Bank Credit Lines
(May 1, 2006)

News You Can Use: Everything You Need to Know About Fair Market Value Leases
Beware of Fair Market Value Leases for Hard Assets
(Apr 3, 2006)

News You Can Use: Credit Scores
Know Your Credit Scores
(Mar 8, 2006)

News You Can Use: Credit Fraud
Protect Yourself and Your Family From Credit Fraud!
(Feb 8, 2006)

Free Credit Reports Are Coming!
Access your credit report from each of the three agencies every year
(Nov 24, 2004)

Check 21 and Your Business
Three ways the new check clearing law will affect your small business
(Oct 1, 2004)

Questions to Ask When Selecting a Leasing Partner
This article provides eight questions you should ask before selecting a leasing company.
(Sep 1, 2004)

Personal Credit and Business Financing
Lenders have discovered that there is a close link between a small business owner’s personal credit score and business loan performance.
(Jan 15, 2004)

Sales (1 article)

What We Can Learn From the Presidential Debates
Like salespeople, political candidates have to address hot buttons and objections. This article points to lessons we can learn from the Presidential Debates.
(Oct 15, 2004)

Vendor Programs (2 articles)

Two Benefits of Lease Financing
One of the questions we are asked most frequently is "What are the most important benefits of leasing?" This article addresses that question.
(Mar 1, 2003)

Why Not Send Your Customers to the Bank?
Lease or bank loan? This article addresses that common question.
(Jan 29, 2003)