How does it work? |
The financier funds the purchase of your asset. You repay the financier via your repayments. |
The financier purchases the asset and you buy it over the loan term via your repayments. |
The financier purchases the asset and you rent it for an agreed period via your repayments. |
The financier purchases the asset and you rent it for an agreed period via your repayments. |
Who owns the asset? |
You do from the start. |
The financier does until you fully repay the loan, including any applicable balloon. |
The financier does and you simply lease it from them until the end of your contract where you purchase it for a pre-agreed price (the Residual Value). |
The financier does and you simply rent it from them. |
Can I make a deposit on the finance price? |
Yes, you can if you choose to, but in most cases it isn't required. |
Yes, you can if you choose to, but in most cases it isn't required. |
No, not with this facility. |
No, not with this facility. |
Can I have a balloon / residual? |
Yes, you can if you choose to. |
Yes, you can if you choose to. |
Yes, all Leases must have a Residual Value. This value is a pre-determined (by the ATO) percentage of the original amount financed which varies depending on the asset. |
Yes, all rentals must have a Residual Value. |
What happens at the end of the loan? |
Once all repayments & any applicable balloon payments have been made, you own the goods outright and no longer have any financier security held over them! |
Once all repayments & any applicable balloon payments have been made, you've purchase the goods from the lender and now own them outright. |
You have several options; You may purchase the goods from the financier for the pre-determined Residual Value or the Residual maybe refinanced into a new loan. |
You may choose to re-rent the goods, return the goods to the financier or replace the goods, thereby entering a new contract. |
Is the interest rate fixed? |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Are the repayments fixed? |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
Yes - for the life of the facility. |
How is GST applied to the finance? |
The GST inclusive amount can be financed if you wish. No GST is paid on the repayments. |
The GST inclusive amount can be financed if you wish. In addition, as of 1st July 2012, GST is levied on the terms/interest charges and all fees (in addition to the GST applicable for the sale of the goods). |
The GST on your monthly repayments is claimable over the life of the facility. |
The GST exclusive amount is financed. GST is paid on monthly repayments. |
Can I claim the GST on my next BAS? |
It's generally claimable however this point must be discussed to your accountant to determine a case by case eligibility. |
It's generally claimable however this point must be discussed to your accountant to determine a case by case eligibility. |
The GST on your monthly repayments is claimable over the life of the facility. |
The GST on your monthly repayments is claimable over the life of the facility. |
Are there tax benefits? |
In most cases there may be a tax deduction for your depreciation & interest. However you must discuss this with your accountant! |
In most cases there may be a tax deduction for your depreciation & interest. However you must discuss this with your accountant! |
In most cases the monthly repayments are generally tax deductible. However you must discuss this with your accountant! |
In most cases the monthly repayments are generally tax deductible. However you must discuss this with your accountant! |