The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percent in September, and our funding banks have also lowered their rates in response.
This is great news for the economy as a whole, as interest rates are now lower for all forms of credit, including mortgages. From a macroeconomic viewpoint, the objective is to keep the economy humming while keeping inflation low, which benefits everyone.
As you consider financing new or used equipment for replacement purposes or to grow your business, these changes mean that you can now finance at a lower cost. Furthermore, you can also take advantage of the benefits of Section 179. A special IRS benefit available to businesses with depreciable assets such as equipment and vehicles, Section 179 allows you to write off the full expense of a business asset in the year you place the asset into service, as opposed to taking a depreciation expense over many years. There is a limit to how much you can deduct: in 2024, the limit is $1,220,000. But, you can aggregate many business-asset expenses for the year, as long as they all have been put into use in 2024.
Whether you hope to take advantage of the lower rates or the Section 179 tax benefit, we invite you to contact us so we can tell you how we can help. We have several lending programs available for every type of borrower. In particular, our one-page application makes the lending process simple, and our personalized approach ensures that you’ll receive the best rate and terms available.
We invite you to contact us at 412-262-3225 to discuss your particular situation.
We are Acceptance Leasing and Financing Service, Inc. We were established in 1992, which puts us in our 32nd year of business. We pride ourselves on our Certified Leasing and Financing Professional designation. We are a member of SBCA and a frequent attendee of the BCMC tradeshows. We can provide financing for any new and, regardless of age, used equipment.