huge commitment for many businesses. The process for acquiring the
funds requires careful planning.Instead of paying for the asset outright using cash, it frequently makes sense for businesses to seek methods of spreading the cost of acquiring an asset, to coincide with the timing of the revenue generated by the business. The most common sources of medium-term finance for investment in capital assets are Hire Purchase and Leasing.
Leasing and hire purchase are financial facilities which allow a business to use an asset over a fixed period, in return for regular payments. The business customer selects the equipment it needs and the finance company purchases it on behalf of the business.