Lease Programs

Our leasing program continues to be a viable option for those who may not qualify for note financing, and/or those who prefer the tax advantages leasing provides as compared to note financing. The following parameters have several important details regarding leasing:

Leasing Parameters

• Replacement equipment projects may qualify for financing up to 100 percent of list price (including freight, delivery, installation, tax, etc.).
• Leases will be written for terms of 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 or 84 months.
• Minimum amount financed is $3,000.
• Minimum amount financed for term exceeding five years is $75,000.
• First and last lease payments remitted in advance.
• Monthly payment will be set up on automatic draft from bank account.
• Leases may be prepaid in full at any time. Prepayment amount is determined by discounting the then remaining obligation as per lease agreement. Partial prepayments are not accepted.
• Leases may be assumable by a third party, subject to Dexter Financial Services approval. However, original lessee remains obligated until lease is paid in full.
• Landlord waiver and consent form required for transactions greater than $75,000, but less than $150,000.
• Agreement to assign real estate lease required for transactions greater than $150,000.
• Proof of insurance and copy of building lease required for transactions greater than $75,000.
• Dexter manufactured equipment must represent at least 75% of equipment package.

Fixed Payment

Leasing establishes a fixed monthly payment for the duration of your lease. Changes to prime rate do not affect the monthly payment of a lease.

Purchase Option

Leases are written with one of three purchase options; $1, 10 percent or fair market value (FMV). With a $1 purchase option, title to the equipment is transferred to you for $1 upon satisfaction of contracted monthly payments. With a 10 percent purchase option, you pay a reduced amount monthly, but then must pay 10 percent of the original lease amount to obtain the equipment title at the end of your lease. FMV purchase option leases are very similar to 10 percent purchase option leases. However, upon satisfaction of monthly payments, you may obtain the equipment title by paying the then FMV. These leases are commonly referred to as true leases for tax purposes. You may choose any of the above options, but must do so prior to the documentation stage.

Taxes

Sales Tax

Sales tax is charged differently depending on the state in which the equipment is located. Additionally, the purchase option you select will generally determine how sales tax is collected. Please call us with any questions you have regarding sales tax treatment of leases in your state.

Income Tax

In some cases, lease payments may be fully deductible for income tax purposes. However, this area of the tax code is subject to varied interpretations. Therefore, we recommend that you speak with a qualified tax advisor.

Property Tax

Several states assess an annual personal property tax to equipment. You are responsible for reporting and remitting property tax for equipment financed via promissory note, $1 purchase option lease and 10 percent purchase option lease. We will report and remit property tax for equipment financed under a FMV purchase option agreement, and we will then invoice you for a like amount.

Deferred Payments

Within our leasing programs, we have a 90-day deferred option. This means your second payment would be due approximately 120 days from inception of lease. Lease payments for this program are slightly higher than those for a standard lease with a corresponding term.