The most common terms for Asset and Equipment Finance are between 12 months to 60 months. This does vary if the cost of the asset is particularly high and therefore loan terms can stretch to 10 years but this is relatively uncommon.

In simple terms, it's usually not a good idea. Even though it puts the contract ahead of the planned repayments, it's unlikely to bring any tax benefits. Also, you can't get back advance payments, like you can with a home loan. And if there's a Direct Debit set up, it might not take out more payments until the contract is due again.

A balloon payment refers to a large lump sum payment that is typically made at the end of a loan term. It is commonly associated with loans such as mortgages or car loans. Unlike regular loan payments, which are spread out evenly over the loan term, a balloon payment is much larger and is often necessary to fully pay off the remaining balance of the loan.

Balloon payments are typically used in situations where the borrower wants lower monthly payments throughout the term of the loan, with the understanding that they will need to make a significant final payment. This can be advantageous for borrowers who expect their financial situation to improve over time or who plan to sell the asset before the balloon payment comes due.

However, balloon payments also come with risks. If the borrower is unable to make the balloon payment when it is due, they may be forced to refinance the loan or sell the asset to cover the outstanding balance. Additionally, balloon payments can make it more difficult for borrowers to budget effectively, as they must plan for the large payment at the end of the loan term.

A balloon payment refers to a large lump sum payment that is typically made at the end of a loan term. It is commonly associated with loans such as mortgages or car loans. Unlike regular loan payments, which are spread out evenly over the loan term, a balloon payment is much larger and is often necessary to fully pay off the remaining balance of the loan.

Balloon payments are typically used in situations where the borrower wants lower monthly payments throughout the term of the loan, with the understanding that they will need to make a significant final payment. This can be advantageous for borrowers who expect their financial situation to improve over time or who plan to sell the asset before the balloon payment comes due.

However, balloon payments also come with risks. If the borrower is unable to make the balloon payment when it is due, they may be forced to refinance the loan or sell the asset to cover the outstanding balance. Additionally, balloon payments can make it more difficult for borrowers to budget effectively, as they must plan for the large payment at the end of the loan term.

Generally speaking, it takes days from the application to approval to settlement. This can very with the complexity of any deal and we recommend to speak with us to get an indication.

The most common terms for Asset and Equipment Finance are between 12 months to 60 months. This does vary if the cost of the asset is particularly high and therefore loan terms can stretch to 10 years but this is relatively uncommon.