Leasing Articles

Finance » Leasing | By Matthew Hick @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 7:07 PM

Who can resist the ads? Lease the car of your dreams for a mere $199.00 and very little down. It doesn't take much to see why leasing has become a popular option for those who either can't afford to buy a new car, or can't afford to upgrade to the model they really want. On the surface, leasing a car may seem too good to be true - and oftentimes it is. Sure, leasing often gets you in a better car, but is it a better deal? For most people, the answer is no. Unless you need ... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Amy Wells @ Tuesday, 17th April 2007 @ 3:19 PM

We can't control everything in life. If you are driving a leased vehicle, you may have unexpected circumstances that prompt you to leave your lease early, and not finish the lease agreement. If you need to get out of a car lease, you do have a few options, but it is something you want to consider carefully. When you lease a vehicle, one of the benefits is the low monthly payments. Part of the trade-off is the agreement to keep the car for a specified period of time. Because of dep... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Amy Wells @ Friday, 23rd March 2007 @ 9:54 AM

There may be circumstances in life where you will need a vehicle for a certain period of time, and don't want to get locked into a long-term payment. For example, you may have a temporary job opportunity, or have a family situation that requires use of a car. Depending on your situation, short term car leasing may be the best and most affordable solution. Long term car rentals are often the proper step if you need to drive a vehicle for just a short period of time. Renting a vehicle... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Amy Wells @ Thursday, 22nd March 2007 @ 5:00 PM

An extended vacation, where you can drive around Europe and explore off the beaten path, can be an achievable dream. If you are considering a European vacation where you will have much more freedom and flexibility than with a guided tour, driving a car through Europe can be the ultimate vacation experience. The best and least expensive way to achieve this is through short term car leasing. Short term car leasing involves buying a new car straight from the factory while you are in Europe... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Amy Wells @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 7:00 AM

If you are considering an auto lease, you may be able to get a better deal and more benefits if you take over a prior lease from an individual, instead of leasing a vehicle directly through a dealer. Because auto leases are for a relatively short period of time, it can be difficult to exit a lease early and return the vehicle. Many dealers will apply early termination fees, or insist on all of the remaining lease payments. Auto lease assumptions allow you to take over the rest of the lease ter... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Amy Wells @ Wednesday, 7th March 2007 @ 6:03 PM

Luxury auto leasing has become extremely popular in the last five to ten years. Luxury cars often retain their value at the end of the lease, and so the depreciation costs of the lease are smaller when compared to a more moderate vehicle. While it might seem a paradox, a luxury auto lease may give you the best value for your leasing dollar. Unlike a traditional auto loan, usually a luxury auto lease will have a lower down-payment, and in many cases, lower monthly payments as well. A... more...

Finance » Leasing | By John Pawlett @ Monday, 29th January 2007 @ 9:22 AM

Many people wonder if car leasing is right for them. Before you make a decision about leasing or buying cars, you should know something about leasing cars and how the process works. Leasing cars means that you are going to pay the amount the cars depreciate during the time you are in control of them. When you are leasing cars, you do not own them, and when you turn them back in, you will have, in theory, paid for the value that you used. The difference between the value of the vehicles ... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Ken Snow @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 2:41 AM

Leasing a luxury car imposes lower costs, generally comparable to the interest rate of financing a loan. However, if you terminate a lease early or default on a monthly lease payment, you can face major financial penalties and ruin your credit rating. The decision of whether to buy or lease a vehicle also depends on your unique lifestyle. If you drive many miles each year and don't mind paying repair bills, you probably should purchase your car. If, on the other hand, you exceed the mileage... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Michael Lee-Smith @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 10:37 AM

Cars are among the most expensive purchases we'll make. It's therefore understandable that consumers want to make the right choice in deciding how to pay for a new car, whether to buy or lease. When deciding on the best option for your unique circumstances, it really depends on your lifestyle and priorities. Car buying is just one consideration that needs to fit in a much larger picture. In reality, the perfect option for one person can be totally wrong for another. First... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Nazir Hussain @ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 @ 4:13 PM

Option 1. Tow a luxury caravan behind a vehicle to use for your living accommodation and keep moving from location to location in the city. Option 2. Have your home fitted to your own specification by a top of the range couch builder with all the mod cons to your hearts content. Then park it either permanently or semi-permanently , you simply rent a small plot of land either in the city or in one of the suburbs just outside the main city. Option 3. Since River Thames runs throu... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Lee Dobbins @ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 @ 1:14 AM

Every young person looks forward to the day they can finally move out on their own and get their very first apartment. While this is a fun task and something to look forward to, there are many things to carefully consider before taking this big step. The first step is to find out what kinds of apartments are available in your price range. You have several options here. First you can look in the local papers, rental guidebooks and yellow pages for available apartments and apartment com... more...

Finance » Leasing | By Tom Sample @ Thursday, 18th May 2006 @ 9:48 PM

Getting started in a business is almost a never cheap undertaking. Whether it's an office-related operation or a commercial construction company, there are equipment expenses that can prohibit startups from getting off the ground running correctly. But thanks to equipment leasing companies, the expenses can be a bit more manageable. When it comes to equipment leasing, companies can rent just about any type of machine to get their jobs done. Heavy equipment, office machines and even c... more...