How installment purchase agreement works
An installment purchase agreement works like a loan written as a purchase contract: you agree to buy the equipment, make scheduled installments, and the security interest releases when the last payment clears. Many manufacturers and dealers use this structure for vendor programs because the paperwork is short.
Because it's treated as a purchase for tax purposes, you can usually depreciate the equipment right away. Installments can be level, stepped up as the equipment ramps up, or matched to your busy season.
Best for
- Dealer and vendor purchases
- Businesses that want ownership with minimal paperwork
- Owners planning to take Section 179 or bonus depreciation
Program terms
Every product and structure is available through the same equipment program: $15,000 to $10 million and more, application-only approvals up to $1 million, 12 to 84-month terms, A through C- credit and no industry restrictions.