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February 6, 2009

Car Finance Secured or Unsecured?

finance
Rik Johns asked:


Ever wondered what the difference is between secured car loans and personal unsecured car loans and how that difference affects your finance and their repayments.  The car loans terms can be only minor, but is larger when the true cost of each is taken into account.Before discussing secured and unsecured car loans in more detail, let’s first have a look at the various workings that determine the cost of your loan and of your monthly repayments. The cost of the car finance package is the total you repay less the loan amount borrowed. Hence, let’s say you are repaying $20,000 at 12% interest rate over 36 months; you will repay at the rate of $664.29 per month.  That would total a repayment of $23,914.44, and the cost of the loan would be $3,914.44 plus any set-up or administration fees.  A car finance calculator will enable you to work this out for yourself.An substitute to a car finance would be car hire purchase (HP), where you hire the car over the repayment period and get the title to the motor car with your final payment. Until then the car belongs to the HP company.However, most finances are either secured or unsecured, and not all finance companies offer unsecured or personal loans so let’s look at secured car finance first. Secured car loans is one whereby the lender offers the loan with the car as security.  If you fail to make payments, the lender can sell the car to recoup their money.  It is possible to get a secured car loan when the motor vehicle gets past a certain age, often 7 years, but the car finance term or loan term may be requested to be shorter than the standard 5 yearsor not at all by using your home or some other form of security. These however are not strictly classed as a car loan. normally the car is used as security over the loan.If you prefer you can request no deposit car finance and have all on-road costs added to the amount financed. Options like registration , loan protection insurance for disability,death or unemploymentand comprehensive auto insurance as part of the financing deal.  Loan insurance makes sure that the loan is paid off in the event of your death during the loan period, and comprehensive car insurance is needed to make sure that the car is in good condition should it be needed to repay the finance in the event of you having your car repossessed.This might look hard , but these are standard conditions for any secured loan, not only car loans. Secured car loans terms are from 1-7years, and the interest rate will be lower than that for an unsecured car finance where the financier charges extra to compensate for their added risk. As with any loan, a deposit will result in lower payments, or a shorter term, whichever you prefer. Balloon payments could be an option on your finance package, which is like a deposit in reverse, payable at the end of the period.  This is popular by those whose income will increase over the period, and they will be in a better financial position to pay a lump sum in 3 – 5 years time. This  too  results in either a lower monthly repayment or a shorter repayment term.If you are buying a used motor vehicle, your car loans intererst rates can be priced very differentlyaccording to the finance company and the age of your car. Many will charge higher loan rates, and the current credit crisis has changed the outlook of many lenders to unsecured car loans in particular. Many no longer offer unsecured car finance due to the increased risk in the current economic climate.However, they are still available, and some car loan brokers can ensure you get the best unsecured car loan available. In addition to the interest rate on such loans, you should also evaluate the fees charged, since they can involve a considerable outlay for you before you get the loan.The key differences between secured and unsecured car finance, therefore, can be summed up as:Secured car finance are cheaper to repay, with normally lower rates.You need to have full comprehensive car insurance with all secured car loans, while unsecured financing does not.Both loans could require deathinsurance cover for the finance, but secured car finance packages are more likely to.You can sometimes include comprehensive insurance, registration and other costs in the secured loan, but with an unsecured car loan you must include the the costs on top of the amount borrowed.Fees for unsecured car loans can be significantly higher than for secured car loans. Not all finance companies will offer unsecured auto loans.There few doubts that if your vehicle is young enough to be given a loan with the car as colateral, then that should be your option.  You might be able to arrange a secured loan for an older vehicle with your residential home as security, but you will have to make sure to maintain the payments since lenders are becoming unsympathetic in the current economic crissis.

December 1, 2008

Taking the Mystery Out of Software Financing and Software Leasing

Finance
Sean Marten asked:


The very terms “software leasing” and “software financing” are confusing to many businesspeople. This is due to the fact that software is typically not seen as something that is purchased over time.

This view is shared by both end-users, and the developers of software. Companies who think nothing of financing a vehicle or a new computer system will stress over how they will pay for expensive new business software. And the producers of software see no need for offering a software leasing or a software financing option.

But times are changing.

Third party equipment finance companies – companies who offer small and medium size businesses equipment financing and working capital – have responded to a need for software financing and software leasing. Thus, they are starting to include software amongst the equipment they finance or lease. There is one big overriding reason for this shift:

The High Cost of Buying Software

The simple fact is this: Software can be very, very expensive. Oftentimes more expensive than the hardware that runs it.

Now, keep in mind that when we are talking about software in this way, we are generally talking about “vertical software”. Vertical software is software that is written for a specific, narrow industry (this can include industry-specific point-of-sale software, ERP systems, specialized databases, etc). It is not software that’s available on the shelf at your local office supply store (the software you see there, even the business programs and operating systems, are “horizontal software” – they can be used across a variety of industries, and are relatively affordable.)

A good, clear example of vertical software is an auto parts store – they use software that’s specifically written for the auto parts industry. Another example is your local jewelry retailer – they likely use a point-of-sale system specifically made for the jewelry industry.

To understand how software financing and software leasing can positively affect a business, it is important to understand the advantages of vertical software first.

For most businesses, Vertical Software usually means far more efficient business processes. In the case of an auto parts store, for example, the software will already anticipate the thousands of automobile makes and models. And will almost certainly be updated every year. The jewelry store’s software will differentiate the subtle differences between two diamonds by any number of categories. And so on.

In fact, these “vertical” software programs are so effective, and become so crucial to day-to-day operations, that businesses often need this type of software to remain competitive. In many cases, it’s not an option to do without.

However, since the software is so narrowly focused, it usually comes with a hefty price tag. The developer will sell relatively few copies as opposed to a word processing program (which will sell in the millions), so they must get a premium for their work. Vertical software can sometimes reach five figures for a single license.

This brings an obvious problem: “Businesses need the software, but it’s very costly to buy outright.”

And that’s where software leasing and software financing come in – business don’t have to “buy” it upfront.

The Advantage of Software Leasing and Software Financing

The advantage of financing or leasing software is clear:

Software leasing and software financing take the huge up-front cost of new software out of the equation. Like most other business equipment, software is now beginning to be seen as a tangible asset (this was not always the case.) This means software can largely be treated as any other equipment purchase in the case of financing or leasing. A business can finance that new ERP system instead of having to budget a huge cash outlay.

This can be very beneficial to the bottom line, as software generally pays for itself over time. In fact, since “vertical” software almost always reduces the cost of doing day-to-day business, leasing or financing said software can actually create a positive cash flow right away.

But Who Offers Software Financing or Software Leasing, and how does it Work?

It’s true that software developers have been very slow to embrace the business model of software financing or software leasing. They would prefer to be paid up front for their software.

Likewise, banks, being part of an “older” industry, are also largely reluctant to finance software.

However, third party equipment finance companies who specialize in small and medium sized business equipment financing often offer attractive software lease and software financing packages. What happens is the equipment finance company pays the developer in full, and then provides the software to the end user under a finance or lease agreement, often at very attractive rates. In all actuality, it’s fundamentally the same as financing or leasing most other equipment.

Of course, like any other financing, the agreements can (and will) vary from traditional fixed rate financing to a “software lease” with a buyout at the end, etc. And the rates and terms also vary – your individual equipment finance company will have more details.

All in all, software financing and software leasing have definitely entered the business consciousness, and because it is so friendly to the bottom line, it is a business model that is here to stay.



November 14, 2008

Taking the Mystery Out of Software Financing and Software Leasing

Finance
Sean Marten asked:


The very terms “software leasing” and “software financing” are confusing to many businesspeople. This is due to the fact that software is typically not seen as something that is purchased over time.

This view is shared by both end-users, and the developers of software. Companies who think nothing of financing a vehicle or a new computer system will stress over how they will pay for expensive new business software. And the producers of software see no need for offering a software leasing or a software financing option.

But times are changing.

Third party equipment finance companies – companies who offer small and medium size businesses equipment financing and working capital – have responded to a need for software financing and software leasing. Thus, they are starting to include software amongst the equipment they finance or lease. There is one big overriding reason for this shift:

The High Cost of Buying Software

The simple fact is this: Software can be very, very expensive. Oftentimes more expensive than the hardware that runs it.

Now, keep in mind that when we are talking about software in this way, we are generally talking about “vertical software”. Vertical software is software that is written for a specific, narrow industry (this can include industry-specific point-of-sale software, ERP systems, specialized databases, etc). It is not software that’s available on the shelf at your local office supply store (the software you see there, even the business programs and operating systems, are “horizontal software” – they can be used across a variety of industries, and are relatively affordable.)

A good, clear example of vertical software is an auto parts store – they use software that’s specifically written for the auto parts industry. Another example is your local jewelry retailer – they likely use a point-of-sale system specifically made for the jewelry industry.

To understand how software financing and software leasing can positively affect a business, it is important to understand the advantages of vertical software first.

For most businesses, Vertical Software usually means far more efficient business processes. In the case of an auto parts store, for example, the software will already anticipate the thousands of automobile makes and models. And will almost certainly be updated every year. The jewelry store’s software will differentiate the subtle differences between two diamonds by any number of categories. And so on.

In fact, these “vertical” software programs are so effective, and become so crucial to day-to-day operations, that businesses often need this type of software to remain competitive. In many cases, it’s not an option to do without.

However, since the software is so narrowly focused, it usually comes with a hefty price tag. The developer will sell relatively few copies as opposed to a word processing program (which will sell in the millions), so they must get a premium for their work. Vertical software can sometimes reach five figures for a single license.

This brings an obvious problem: “Businesses need the software, but it’s very costly to buy outright.”

And that’s where software leasing and software financing come in – business don’t have to “buy” it upfront.

The Advantage of Software Leasing and Software Financing

The advantage of financing or leasing software is clear:

Software leasing and software financing take the huge up-front cost of new software out of the equation. Like most other business equipment, software is now beginning to be seen as a tangible asset (this was not always the case.) This means software can largely be treated as any other equipment purchase in the case of financing or leasing. A business can finance that new ERP system instead of having to budget a huge cash outlay.

This can be very beneficial to the bottom line, as software generally pays for itself over time. In fact, since “vertical” software almost always reduces the cost of doing day-to-day business, leasing or financing said software can actually create a positive cash flow right away.

But Who Offers Software Financing or Software Leasing, and how does it Work?

It’s true that software developers have been very slow to embrace the business model of software financing or software leasing. They would prefer to be paid up front for their software.

Likewise, banks, being part of an “older” industry, are also largely reluctant to finance software.

However, third party equipment finance companies who specialize in small and medium sized business equipment financing often offer attractive software lease and software financing packages. What happens is the equipment finance company pays the developer in full, and then provides the software to the end user under a finance or lease agreement, often at very attractive rates. In all actuality, it’s fundamentally the same as financing or leasing most other equipment.

Of course, like any other financing, the agreements can (and will) vary from traditional fixed rate financing to a “software lease” with a buyout at the end, etc. And the rates and terms also vary – your individual equipment finance company will have more details.

All in all, software financing and software leasing have definitely entered the business consciousness, and because it is so friendly to the bottom line, it is a business model that is here to stay.

Software leasing and Software financing are only a few of the services provided by Crest Capital. Regardless of the size of your company, Crest Capital can provide you with the equipment financing and working capital you need to successfully grow your business. Learn about financing options that can increase your bottom line and reduce your 2007 tax bill with a free online quote today.

August 16, 2008

Meltdown: The Economy & Oil 1 of 12

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Meltdown: The Economy & Oil

In a special program looking at issues surrounding oil & the economy, trends analyst Gerald Celente appeared for the full show. He was joined by investment advisor Catherine Austin Fitts in the third hour, and oil expert Matt Savinar in the last hour.

The dollar has lost 41% of its value during the Bush administration, and we’re going to see company failures so big they won’t be able to be bailed out, like Bear Stearns, said Celente. He cited the Federal Reserve, which functions as a private company with no congressional oversight, as one of the major problems. Predicting food & gas riots, as well as tax revolts, Celente suggested diversifying your savings among a number of banks, if you have more than $100,000.

Catherine Austin Fitts commented that the demise of Bear Stearns may have been a hit job, “cannibalized” for the good of other finance companies. There is an effort underway to centralize the economy and shift assets away from local communities, she warned. Fitts described these efforts as “economic warfare” being conducted on a global scale, that is fostered by technology and “invisible weaponry,” such as satellites. The US economy is being purposely “pumped and dumped,” she noted.

Matt Savinar said global oil supplies have plateaued, and with lessening oil reserves it becomes increasingly expensive to bring up the remaining oil. Prices will continue to skyrocket upwards, he suggested, as we enter the down side of “peak oil.” Tapping unused reserves in the United States and Canada will only postpone the problem for a short time, and the theory of abiotic oil is a kind of misinformation, Savinar argued. The oil crisis is an “economic 9-11,” and we’re going to see a crash worse than the Great Depression, Celente added.

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August 1, 2008

Bad Credit Financing For You

Finance
Jay Moncliff asked:


Are you trying to determine what bad credit finance options that are available to you? You need a new automobile, but you are unsure of who will finance it due to your bad credit?
There is no need to be too concerned about financing if you have bad credit. There are several different financing methods that are available to most people, regardless of their credit history. The interest rates may be higher or they may require a larger down payment, but they may be just what you need to get financing for your purchase.
Financing a Car
If you need a new or used automobile, but you have bad credit, then your best source for financing will most likely be a finance company rather than a bank.
There are some companies that offer people with bad credit financing. The financing usually is dependent upon the vehicle chosen, where you buy the vehicle, and what insurance and driving records that you hold.
There are other things that the finance company will consider as well, including your income, cosignors that you can get for the loan, and any other references that you may be able to provide.
Financing a Home
Real estate financing is a little trickier to find if you have bad credit, but it is in some ways easier to finance due to the collateral being the home.
Some of the big considerations that are looked at when trying to get a mortgage loan with bad credit include income, home or real estate insurance that you have to purchase, how much your down payment is, and any references from past landlords that you may have.
You can find bad credit mortgage financing online, at some real estate companies, and at finance companies. You only have to be willing to look for them.
Other Kinds of Financing
If you need to find financing for other items, like electronics or collectible items, then you may find that this is more difficult.
The reason why it is more difficult to find financing for these smaller items is that they are much harder to repossess and to find buyers for them after they have been repossessed. These reasons make lenders more wary of financing people with bad credit. You may need to consider other ways to get the money to purchase these kinds of times if they are needed.
It may be possible to find a lender that will finance these items, even if you have bad credit. If you are rejected, however, you should ask them if they have some recommendations of where you might get financing.

July 16, 2008

A Guide to Bad Credit Finance Options

Finance
Jas asked:


You shouldn’t worry too much about bad credit finance options, because there are several financing options available regardless of your credit history… some of them charge higher interest rates or require some additional security, but in the end may be just what you’re looking for.

Vehicle financing

If you’re looking for a bad credit finance for a new or used vehicle, your best option is most likely going to be to visit a finance company as opposed to a traditional bank.

Some finance companies are more likely to offer bad credit finance options for vehicles than others, and the financing will usually depend upon the type of vehicle being financed, where the vehicle is being purchased from, and what sort of insurance and driving record you have.

Other factors that will be taken into consideration include your annual and monthly income, any cosigners that you might have for the loan, and any recommendations or referrals that you might have.

Home financing

Finding someone to offer you a bad credit finance for a house or other real estate can sometimes be tricky, but generally real estate shouldn’t be too difficult to finance.

Major factors in getting a mortgage lender to approve you for bad credit finance options include your income, any insurance that you will purchase for the house or real estate, the amount of a down payment that you’re willing to offer, and any references of former landlords that you can offer.

Mortgage lenders for bad credit finance loans can be found online, at finance companies, and at some real estate and property management services.

Other financing

Should you be seeking bad credit finance options for other items (such as collectibles or electronics), you might find your search to be a little more difficult.

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June 9, 2008

Financing Options for Import Companies

Finance
Gregg Elberg asked:


Whether you are starting an import business or have an established importing business, it can be a very profitable venture if you have the right financing to grow your business. Imports are defined as: a good that crosses into a country, across its border, for commercial purposes; a product, which might be a service that is provided to domestic residents by a foreign producer; or a combination of the two.

Starting or running an import business has never been more profitable because of computers, the internet, and the availability of low cost imports from countries such as China and Mexico. These imports may be resold for up to ten times their cost depending on the competition in your field of operations.

It is essential that you have good, honest suppliers plus creditworthy customers with purchase orders for your imports. If you have the right financing, your business can grow exponentially. But how do you finance growth if your own resources or bank lines of credit are not sufficient to take advantage of big opportunities? A combination of purchase order financing, accounts receivable financing with inventory financing may be the solution.

Definitions:

Purchase Order Financing

Purchase Order financing is the assignment of purchase orders to a third party, a commercial finance company, who then assumes the obligation of billing and collecting. Purchase order financing can be used to finance all current and subsequent orders to improve your company’s cash flow. The process works as follows: 1) Your company obtains a purchase order for products to be sold another company; 2) A letter of credit may be issued, based on a finance companies’ credit, to guarantee payment to suppliers or factories producing the goods; 3) The order is shipped, delivered and accepted by your customer; 4) The customer receives an invoice for the goods; 5) The Purchase Order Company pays the supplier/factory; 6) a commercial finance company or Accounts Receivable Finance Company pays the Purchase Order Financing Company after the products are delivered to your customer; 7) The customer pays the commercial finance company for goods received; 8) The accounts are settled and the profit is paid to you.

Accounts Receivable Financing

Accounts Receivable Financing is the selling or pledging of your company’s account receivable, at a discount, to a Factor, a Commercial Finance Company or to an Accounts Receivable Financing Company who may assume a risk of loss. You receive a portion, usually 80% to 90% of the face value of your receivables in advance of payment from your customers in return for a fee, or interest, to be paid to the commercial finance company. When the commercial finance company is paid by the customer, the appropriate fees are deducted and the remainder is rebated to you. “Accounts receivable financing” is also called accounts receivable factoring, factoring financial services, invoice factoring and cash flow factoring. The terms are used to convey the same meaning.

Inventory Financing

Inventory financing is a loan secured by the inventory of your business. Inventory finance enables import companies to hold more stock without cash flow strain and to generate more sales. Inventory finance is often part of a Purchase Order and Accounts Receivable Financing commercial finance package.

These three types of financing can enable an import business to increase purchasing capabilities dramatically; you can accept larger orders and grow your business exponentially. You can use your inventory to leverage your purchasing power. You can use your customer’s credit to obtain these three types of financing; and you can use the commercial finance company’s credit to obtain a letter of credit.

The concept of financing your import company with “other people’s money” is part of a safe and sound business plan. Add strong product quality controls, inventory controls, and good accounting to maximize the success of your import company.

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May 23, 2008

What Makes You Qualify For Accounts Receivable Financing

Finance
Kris Koonar asked:


There are often situations when small, medium and even large companies find themselves in a tough spot as far as revenues are concerned. They are at a loss of funds or finance to undertake a project that is expected to give good results. In such a scenario the option available for financing is accounts receivable financing.

Accounts receivable financing is a secured loan for which accounts receivables are pledged as collateral with financial organizations. For small businesses it acts as a boon to help improve their cash flow. Generally small businesses find it hard to receive finance from a bank as they have less credit rating to show because they are yet in a developing stage. Unless finance is available, it is not possible for business to grow at a good pace. A timely finance from finance companies or even banks proves to be helpful for their growth. They often have customers who do not pay before 30-60 days. In such cases the accounts receivable are given as security to a financial organization and finance is received.

Any company can opt for accounts receivable finance. It is very popular with transport or trucking companies, construction companies, manufacturing companies, textiles, staffing and engineering and other small businesses. It benefits medium business and any other business that needs finance on a daily basis. These companies would need to have accounts receivable in hand. The companies who can qualify for such finances would need to have accounts receivables from credit worthy customers.

Moreover, aging of accounts happen to very large extent. They may have regular contracts with organizations with good credit history or government organizations. Some financial organizations also consider the period for which the credit is given, which they prefer should be within 30- 60 days. Companies which are experiencing modest speed of growth and find it hard to keep the cash flow constant find the accounts receivable finance very beneficial.

These finances ensure growth and stability of a company. The process is very quick and you can get the finance in a very short period of time. As finances are available on a timely basis, the companies may be able to get some advantage of reduction of overheads. The processing time of this type of financing is very less. Some of the companies also have online submission, and invoice submission systems which are then verified and checked and finance is provide in less than 2 days also which is a very timely help for these companies which need finance to undertake their daily activities. One more benefit that you get from such a finance function is that the accounts of the companies are managed better as proper records and collection on the due date is very important. For the small companies it is an additional benefit that the business in itself is well organized to make the entire process cost effective.

Accounts receivable financing is available to all those organizations that are in urgent need of finance or cash and are caught up in tricky situations wherein customers make payments very late. Companies find this financing highly beneficial to keep the growth of their organization on track.

February 18, 2008

Car Finance UK – Easy Way to Finance Your Car

Finance
Allan Thomas asked:


Today car becomes very essential for every human’s life. There are many people who have their own car but many people don’t have a car. They have not enough credit to buy a new branded car so they need car finance to do so. Car finance UK is so simple but it is not simple to get it in cheap interest rates. So that when you search for car finance UK you should try to get financed from that company who can offer you a cheap rate loan. It is necessary to minimize your burden on your finances and repaying ability.

In UK there are various lenders who offer cheap car finance for new and used car. You should try to get various loan quotes from various lenders and have to compare it for cheap rate finance before searching for car finance UK. There are a large numbers of lenders who offers cheap car finance in UK. It is suitable that you should not recognize a lender’s propose without comparing the car loan quotes. Before financing a car you need to check all the documents and the deals that are offered by your car financier. It would be your best decision to shop around for the best loan deal.

Many people can not have enough cash or saving to buy a car but they need car also so they wander for finance companies to get their dream car. Some of them get cheap rate finance but some of them pay higher for their finance. So they need to search online for various car finance UK companies. There are a lot of car finance websites available in which they provide various scheme and their other information related to car finance. So don’t wander hither and thither and go online search for best car finance UK.

If you have a bad credit history and you are unable to find car finance company that offer cheap rate finance, you should go online and search a website that can fulfill your need. For guaranteed cheap rate on car finance UK, prefer borrowing it aligned with your esteemed asset like home. So pertain to an online lender for cheap car finance in the UK. But ensure that you have compared well the online financier so that you have a proposal of how cheap rate loan can be getting in the UK.

February 17, 2008

Cheap Car Finance: Derive Reality of Your Dream Car Drive

Finance
Simon Taufel asked:


Life is on the wheel nowadays. Finance companies have made it viable almost for everyone to avail the means of transportation one like. In this prospect, money market has come up with the concept of cheap car finance. With the concept, availing car of one’s dream has become very easy and convenient. There is a huge amount of finance involved in buying a car. Therefore, financing becomes an inevitable for most of the potential buyers. While making a search for the cheapest possible car finance, you need to ensure that you borrow the money that suits your repayment capability. You can avail cheap vehicle finance on pledging your home or any property for collateral. Rate of interest on such a secured loan is kept low. The very car you wish to buy can also serve the purpose of collateral. You can borrow greater amount of finance through these loans. If you need only smaller loan, then it can be availed through the unsecured option, without collateral. Interest rate will be a little higher, but it can be lowered for the deserving customers, who have a clean record of making timely payments.Of course, finance is available at low rate of interest. But the rate will be lower for those people only, who have a good credit record. Such a class of borrowers carries almost no risks for the financial institutions. However, individuals having credit problems like late payments, arrears and defaults in your name, they too can get privilege of securing cheap car finance. There are ways to ensure low rate of interest on the finance is to make down payment of high amounts. Such a down payment can cut almost all the risks for the finance companies. Therefore, if your credit history has deformities then a good amount of down payment not only ensures the finance approval, but it comes at low rate also. They will have to shop around a little to cull out the best possible finance option for them. Else, they apply for finance only after they show the credit improvements in their reports.You can fulfill your dream by financing the car you like. Cheap car finance can do it for you. With the help, you finance your dream and make it a cherish reality.

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