COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FINANCE LEASING
A finance lease differs from an operating lease in many ways, but it remains a fixed-term contract which allows you the benefit of an asset without ultimate ownership.
The key difference is that a finance lease is structured to pay the full amount of the asset value and there is no residual value element reducing the payments. Monthly payments are therefore higher.
To offset this a “Rebate of Rentals” to the client/lessee is made upon completion of the finance lease following the asset sale. A percentage of the sale of the truck or trailer will be rebated as a lump sum back into the business/lessee. This percentage (typically around 95%) of the resale value is pre-agreed at the outset of the contract.
FINANCE LEASE BENEFITS
A finance lease offers a fixed-term contract without in-built maintenance. It differs from other commercial vehicle leasing in that payments are based on the full asset value (including RV) but then provides a deferred cash rebate on the RV at the end of the finance lease contract. It is often an alternative to a hire purchase arrangement rather than an operating lease.
- A finance lease minimises risk by enabling minimum capital outlay benefiting cash flow
- There are potential tax benefits – as the VAT is paid monthly on the rental and payments can be aligned with revenue streams and then be offset against business profits
- Unlike hire purchase, a finance lease represents an off-balance sheet method for asset finance. It is not included in the company balance sheet and so reduces levels of debt and liability which then reduces balance sheet gearing ratios
- Upon disposal of the asset, good condition of the truck or trailer can create a higher rebate of rental payment to the lessee. The lessee/client therefore assumes more risk and reward for return conditions of the asset
WHY CHOOSE ASSET ALLIANCE GROUP
In addition to award-winning service and support, we aim to deliver three unique differentiating factors that help lower the costs of your commercial vehicle leasing:
- We can source the asset direct from the manufacturers on large fleet terms
- We understand accurate residual value setting
- We aim to retain and utilise assets over their entire useful life enabling us to reduce risk on residual values which enable further competitive advantage in our pricing
Our Asset Alliance Group Commercial Vehicle Fleet Management team has many years’ experience in the responsible management of truck and trailer fleets. All the features and benefits of our hire purchase, contract hire and leasing options and potential refinancing of your existing leases and loans can be discussed in more detail with your Account Manager.
Contact us now on 01902 625330 to find out how our dedicated teams can help meet your individual needs.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
6 x Commercial Motor Award Winners
- Two-time Finance Provider
- Two-time Rental, Leasing and Contract Hire Provider
- Independent Dealer of the Year
- Service to the Industry
See our full range of finance and leasing services
At Asset Alliance Group, our primary role is to help you select the best option for your fleet management solutions to optimize your profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and tax management through the range of options that are available to you.
CONTRACT HIRE
As contract hire and leasing specialists, we offer an industry-leading contract hire product with or without maintenance that is built on an unrivalled understanding of the commercial vehicle sector. Our contract hire solutions range from the smallest single trucks and trailers to low emission and alternative fuel vehicles and fleet management of the UK’s largest logistics providers.
FINANCE LEASE
A finance lease differs from other commercial vehicle leasing in many ways, but it remains a fixed-term contract which allows you the benefit of an asset without ultimate ownership.
HIRE PURCHASE
Hire purchase is instalment financing for those who ultimately wish to own the asset and assume all associated costs of maintaining the vehicle or trailer. It differs from asset leasing primarily in ownership, but it also presents other financing methods that may better suit your business.
FLEET MANAGEMENT
With almost 5,000 vehicles under management, we are true commercial vehicle specialists in servicing and maintaining trucks and trailers and all forms of commercial vehicles.
