What is Lease Finance?
Lease Finance is a short or medium term finance used to acquire assets and/or equipments with/without the title of the asset/equipment being transferred to the lessee (the borrower). Finance Lease is for a longer period, the title of the asset being transferred to the lessee, and all costs/expenses incidental to the repairs/maintenance of the asset is borne by the lessee. Operating Lease is for a shorter period, the title of the asset is resided with the lessor (the lender) but may contain an Option of Buy/Ownership at the end of the lease period. In addition, all costs/expenses incidental to the repairs/maintenance of the asset/equipment is maintained by the lessor.
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