Is It Better for a Business to Borrow or Lease Capital Equipment

A question many business owners ask bankers over the course of operating their business is whether they should borrow money to buy or should they lease capital equipment.  There are advantages and disadvantages for each choice, but when all things are equal, one of the deciding factors in deciding whether to borrow or lease is timing.  One year a business might find that it makes sense to lease and another year it might be more advantageous to own.  Generally speaking, these are things busin...
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