Forklifts are essential business equipment for all types of organisation, but with sticker prices ranging from R15,000 to R50,000, they don’t come cheap. Paying this kind of cost using working capital is not only financially inefficient, it can also be prohibitive. However, there’s an answer to this problem: Forklift financing. Pay for the equipment as you use the equipment. Give your organisation the machinery it needs without hurting cash flow.
Forklift financing – also known as equipment financing – is a type of business loan used to support the purchase of new or used forklifts. This type of financing gives organisations an alternative way to pay for one or more forklifts without putting strain on working capital by buying machinery with cash.
Financing your forklift purchase has many benefits:
There are two types of forklift financing:
Forklift finance is a straightforward business loan. You make a down payment on the forklift and then pay off the balance of the purchase price, plus interest, with regular payments over a fixed-term contract. The equipment acts as security for the loan. When the agreement comes to an end, the forklift is paid for and yours to keep.
Advantages of a forklift loan:
Disadvantages of forklift loan:
A forklift lease is really a long-term rental agreement. Because you are only financing some of the purchase price, leasing typically has lower monthly payments than a finance/loan. With a lease, you make a down payment and then pay a regular sum plus interest each month to use the forklift. At contract end you can either give the equipment back to the lender, renew the lease at a different cost per month, or buy the forklift for the fair market value – this is commonly known as a ‘balloon payment’.
Advantages of a forklift lease
Disadvantages of a forklift lease:
Working with business finance experts can make all the difference when applying for forklift financing. Contact Swoop to discuss your borrowing needs, get help with your application and compare top-quality forklift financing from a choice of lenders. Give your business the equipment it needs without putting strain on cash flow. Register with Swoop today.
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