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Thanks for dropping in for some hopefully great business info and on occasion some hopefully not too sarcastic comments on the state of Business Financing in Canada and what we are doing about it !

In 2004 I founded 7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL. At that time I had spent all my working life, at that time - Over 30 years in Commercial credit and lending and Canadian business financing. I believe the commercial lending landscape has drastically changed in Canada. I believe a void exists for business owners and finance managers for companies, large and small who want service, creativity, and alternatives.

Every day we strive to consistently deliver business financing that you feel meets the needs of your business. If you believe as we do that financing solutions and alternatives exist for your firm we want to talk to you. Our purpose is simple: we want to deliver the best business finance solutions for your company.



Showing posts with label used equipment leasing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label used equipment leasing. Show all posts

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Acquiring Business Assets ? Equipment Finance Loans & Lease Finance Are The Solution !













Creative Ways To Acquire Assets Via Lease Finance Solutions






Equipment Leasing questions we always get ? How About : What's my rate? Are we approved? What are my rights and obligations under this transaction? What's the capital of North Dakota... oh sorry, forget that last one..!

And on it goes... these are just some of the many questions that clients ask us when they are looking for assistance in sourcing and negotiating equipment leasing and working with financing companies in that regard . We do acknowledge it’s a big challenge sometimes - the Canadian marketplace is a bit different than its counterpart in the U.S. The finance industry is fragmented, and business owners and financial mangers absolutely could not be expected to know the credit appetite, the asset appetite, and the structuring options available from literally hundreds of firms offering lease financing.

Let's share some ' secrets' and tips around ensuring you can be successful in your equipment financing strategy. First of all, different strokes for different folks - what do we mean by that? Simply there are number of very well published ' equipment leasing benefits ' offered by finance firms. Do they all apply to your firm? Probably note, so focus in on understanding which benefits of lease financing work for you, and then... maximize them! Through effective negotiations.

For the record those benefits usually include payment structuring to your cash flow, tax advantages, upgrade and return options, and simply being an alternative to traditional debt and loan negotiation. Oh and we forgot one other key benefit, its generally recognized that lease financing credit approval is significantly easier to obtain than bank term debt or other loan mechanisms of a more traditional nature .

Psst... Want to know another secret. Here's a good one, that almost no transaction is too large or too small for the Canadian equipment financing market. So, if it makes sense to lease a 2000.00 photocopier consider it, and if you're buying a corporate jet for 3 Million dollars, there is a lease approval for that asset also.


BENEFITS OF LEASING EQUIPMENT


If there is on obvious secret or tip that most owners miss it’s simply that when it comes to any type of ' technology ' you should consider equipment leasing with financing companies that are knowledgeable about the asset. We are mostly talking about computers, but the tech universe today covers telecom, and many other types of assets. Technology changes, tech assets depreciates very quickly, and the best kept secret in town is often a technology operating lease , allowing you full use, but not ownership, of the asset .

Many clients seem confused by the ' lingo' used by financing companies. You can be forgiven for not knowing ' off balance sheet leasing, residuals, fmv, all in rate, amort, ' etc, etc etc. So the best and final secret we can probably provide for you is simply to search out a trusted, credible, and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who will help you identify priorities and finalize equipment leasing success for your asset acquisitions.

New equipment leasing and used equipment leasing solutions are available in numerous creative solutions for your business asset needs. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor with a track record of business finance of success in helping firms acquire key business assets to run and grow their business.

Oh and by the way. Bismarck. That’s the capital of North Dakota.



7 Park Avenue Financial :

South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8

Direct Line = 416 319 5769


Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com

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7 Park Avenue Financial provides value added financing consultation for small and medium sized businesses in the area of cash flow , working capital , and debt financing .



Business financing for Canadian Firms , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing , Equipment Leasing , franchise finance and Cdn. Tax Credit Finance . Founded 2004 - Completed in excess of 100 Million $ of financing for Canadian corporations .


' Canadian Business Financing With The Intelligent Use Of Experience '


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stan has had a successful career with some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations.
Prior to founding 7 Park Avenue Financial in 2004 his employers over the last 25 years were, ASHLAND OIL, ( 1977-1980) DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ( 1980-1990) ) CABLE & WIRELESS PLC,( 1991 -1993) ) AND HEWLETT PACKARD ( 1994-2004 ) He is an expert in Canadian Business Financing.

Stan has over 40 years of business and finance executive experience. He has been recognized as a credit/financial executive for three of the largest technology companies in the world; Hewlett-Packard, Digital Equipment and Cable & Wireless. Stan has had in depth, hands on experience in assessing and evaluating thousands of companies that are seeking financing and expansion. He has been instrumental in helping many companies progress through every phase of financing, mergers & acquisitions, sales and marketing and human resources. Stan has worked with startups and public corporations and has many times established the financial wherewithal of organizations before approving millions of dollars of financing facilities and instruments on behalf of his employers.







Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Are Used Equipment Leasing and Financing Loans Good For Your Company ?






A New Trend ! ? Used Equipt. Finance Continues To Be Popular

OVERVIEW – Information on the benefits, and risks of used equipment leasing and financing in Canada . Asset loans on previously owned equipment just might make sense !




Yes you can. Simple as that. Whats that ..? .... Just that unknown to many business owners and financial managers is the fact that many assets they choose to purchase can in fact be financed if they are ' used’, or pre -owned.

Safe to say there are some issues, which we will hopefully cover off, but the reality is, whether its bridge loans solutions, or financing under the general category of equipment lease.. you can finance previously owned assets.

Part of the challenge of the finance of a used asset is simply that some firms actually thrive on and understand the functions of this type of deal, and some, by policy or otherwise (inexperience, etc) do not.

Part of the issue revolves around whether the financing is approved on the basis of your overall financial condition, or, if in fact that plays a secondary role to the actual value of the asset. We suppose if you are a lender the best of each world would apply, but it doesn’t always work out like that!

In some cases the actual rate and structure of your transaction might look a little different if you are financing a used asset. That might mean, for example, a shorter lease term, a down payment, or a higher interest rate, all of which might reflect your lessor or lenders overall view of the transaction .

Using technology

as an example it is very achievable to do a sale leaseback on your tech and computer assets. However, safe to say that market values will no doubt reflect a shorter term in your lease or loan.

In recent years an interesting phenomenon has take place in Canada, as various traditional auction and appraisal firms got into the finance business. Why? Simply because they are very able to recognize the true value of a marketable asset, including finding the right end user if things go wrong. Also the emergence of the internet allows many finance firms to continually test the value of certain assets they finance in their portfolios. That’s a good thing. At least for them.

In financing used equipment under leases or loans you should well expect to have an asset appraised in some manner. It might be a simple ' desk appraisal ' - that being done by your finance or lease company at their premises via research. In certain other instances fully expect to bear the cost of a third party independent appraisal to validate the condition and market value of the asset.

One challenge that sometimes arises in used equipment financing is that you have either sourced the asset in a different country (certainly quite common in the Canada / U.S. scenario), and perhaps further complicated by the fact that it’s a private sale. By that is meant that you are buying it from another firm or actual user, not a dealer, distributor, retailer, etc. If clear title can be proven you should be in a good position to still obtain the financing you need for the asset, but a caution that it’s certainly not a guarantee.

Clearly you can protect yourself in a number of ways, including actually visiting and inspecting the asset, insuring it, providing only a down payment, or insisting on some sort of final acceptance criteria .

You also will want to enter into either a capital lease or an operating lease that adequately reflects the remaining useful life of the asset.

Our bottom line? Simply that used equipment and assets in many categories can be financed under the right circumstances. Seek out and speak to a trusted, credible and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can assist you with your used asset finance needs.


7 PARK AVENUE FINANCIAL
CANADIAN EQUIPMENT LEASING AND FINANCING EXPERTISE



Stan Prokop - founder of 7 Park Avenue Financial

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com


Originating business financing for Canadian companies , specializing in working capital, cash flow, asset based financing . In business 10 years - has completed in excess of 80 Million $$ of financing for Canadian corporations . Core competancies include receivables financing, asset based lending, working capital, equipment finance, franchise finance and tax credit financing.
Info re: Canadian business financing & contact details :

http://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/used-equipment-leasing-financing-loans.html




7 Park Avenue Financial
South Sheridan Executive Centre
2910 South Sheridan Way
Suite 301
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 7J8
Phone = 905 829 2653
Fax = 905 829 2653

Email = sprokop@7parkavenuefinancial.com