Carl Villella

Consider Promotions for Added Savings

Carl Villella

As you look to finance new or used equipment for your business, look beyond just the interest rate to find opportunity. Traditional banks may have their “Loan Sales,” but brokers can provide promotions offered by their numerous funding sources that far outshine what a bank can...

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May 2024
Issue #16298
Page 55
Carl Villella

Interest Rate Outlook and Planning Your Financing

Carl Villella

Taking a look at what some of the analysts are saying, it appears that the consensus is that the period of near-zero interest rates is not likely to return anytime soon. Going back to 1870, or roughly 60% of the time, the U.S. Treasury yields have been in the 3.5% to 5.5% range. Fed Chair...

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April 2024
Issue #16297
Page 59
Carl Villella

A Closer Look into 2024

Carl Villella

Over the last few months, we have seen rates drop for those seeking to finance new or used equipment. Economists are pointing to even lower rates as the year goes on, but of course that will depend on whether the economy continues its downward inflation trend or not, on its way to the 2%...

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March 2024
Issue #16296
Page 59
Carl Villella

What’s the Difference Between a Lease and a Loan?

Carl Villella

The question of what’s the difference between a lease and a loan comes up often, and there are some clear differences that can affect how a client decides to finance their commercial equipment. When a client decides to lease equipment, they make regular lease payments for the right to...

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February 2024
Issue #16295
Page 59
Carl Villella

What You Can Expect in 2024

Carl Villella

According to the research team at Goldman Sachs, we can expect healthy growth in 2024, with the economy growing by 2.1%. Most of the problems that would lead to higher inflation, such as an overheated labor market, are gone. And as a result, the probability of a recession in 2024 is much...

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January 2024
Issue #16294
Page 59
Carl Villella

Taking a Look at the Section 179 Deduction

Carl Villella

As the fiscal year draws to a close, it may be worth considering Section 179 to lower your tax burden for 2023. To refresh your memory, Section 179 allows a business to deduct the full purchase price of certain equipment for the year it was put in service. By deducting the full purchase...

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December 2023
Issue #15293
Page 57
Carl Villella

Are Current Interest Rates Affecting Business?

Carl Villella

Over the last few months, we’ve been adjusting the rates on our factor sheet upwards as the Fed continued to raise interest rates. The Fed has now raised its target rate to the highest level in 22 years, to 5.50%. Despite the higher rates, we have not seen the demand for funding slowing...

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November 2023
Issue #15292
Page 61
Carl Villella

Why Your Local Bank May Not Be Your Best Option

Carl Villella

It’s easy to consider the bank down the block for your financing needs. After all, it’s close and you know the bank manager; it seems like you’re at the branch a lot dealing with the in’s and out’s of everyday business. But, is that bank always your best option for...

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October 2023
Issue #15291
Page 77
Carl Villella

Grow Your Business with Low Upfront Costs

Carl Villella

Investing in new, or even used, equipment can be a game-changer, but the upfront costs can be daunting. Many vendors are requiring a 50% deposit with the order, even though lag times for delivery of the equipment can run up to nine months or longer. That means your cash outlay that could be used...

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September 2023
Issue #15290
Page 81
Carl Villella

Why Use a Broker?

Carl Villella

For many, the first thought that comes to mind when they hear the word “broker” is “middle man,” and extrapolating that into thinking that by using a middle man, the funding costs will be more expensive. It’s a false assumption. And it goes deeper than that. Some...

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August 2023
Issue #15289
Page 66
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