The Federal Reserve determines monetary policy in the United States. This policy is the major determining factor affecting interest rates. Control of the Fed Fund Rate is the single most powerful influencer of interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee is the policy making arm of the Federal Reserve. The…
According to a recent article in CFO, rising employment could result in rate hikes this year, possibly in June. Now may be the best time to secure fixed rate financing for your future equipment and vehicle needs. While banks are an integral part of a company’s financing, lease financing is…
We help businesses save money and reduce their environmental impact by financing electric truck fleets. Over the years we’ve financed a lot of fleet vehicles so the idea of our clients saving money by utilizing electric truck fleets is exciting. There’s a new electric truck, The Condor, by EV Fleets…
We are often asked by customers what is the difference between an Equipment Finance Agreement and a Lease Agreement? An equipment finance agreement can be viewed as a bridge between a lease and a loan. If you put an equipment finance agreement and lease agreement side by side , you…
The NDT market is expected to grow rapidly over the next three to five years. The advancement of NDT technologies is providing a major boost to the industry. Another key growth driver for this market is the aging infrastructure in developed economies and the resulting corrosion issues. This is driving…
December was showing all of the usual signs of everyone closing out the year. Then the last minute Section 179 deduction level was dramatically increased. This caused a flurry of last minute activity that many market segments took advantage of. An Ophthalmology practice decided to acquire more diagnostic equipment. The…
Congress provided a gift for businesses by passing a one-year extension for calendar year 2014 of Section 179 deduction with a $500,000 expensing level and a $2 million phase-out level as well as 50-percent bonus depreciation. Because this action was only a one-year extension from the end of 2013, the…
Demand for lease financing continues to be strong. The recent release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) increased 12% from October 2013. The SBLI increased 4% from 127.1 in September 2014 to 131.8 in October 2014, reflecting continued signs of strength in the economy. This is the…
Madison Capital has a long history of serving the equipment and vehicle lease financing needs of businesses across Puerto Rico. This beautiful island is thriving with businesses who need a dependable and solid source of lease financing in order to address growth opportunities. Whether it’s retrofitting ovens for a popular…
