
There are various ways to fund a vehicle and each package is structured
differently as your requirements may be different than the next customer.
Below is a brief explanation of each funding method available from Swiftlease.
This is the solution for companies who want to concentrate on their core
business activities, while avoiding the financial risk and administrative burden
of owning their vehicle fleet.
Key features and benefits include:
� Fixed rentals for the whole package, making budget planning easy
� Flexible terms to meet your requirements with variable duration and mileage
terms
� Maintenance of vehicles can be included in monthly rentals, and so spread the
cost
� Contract hire removes depreciating assets from the balance sheet and the
associated risks of owning vehicles
� Flexible invoice arrangements help to considerably reduce administration
This is the option for private individuals and is becoming more popular amongst car buyers.
Key features and benefits include:
� Fixed rentals for the whole package, making budget planning easier
� Flexible terms to meet your requirements with variable duration and mileage terms
� Maintenance of vehicles can be included in monthly rentals, and so spread the cost
� Omitting the hassle of selling your car at the end of the contract
Companies who want to own their vehicles, but want to avoid the risk of
depreciating assets, prefer this option.
Key features and benefits include:
� Similar benefits to contract hire regarding fixed payments and flexible terms
� Maintenance and added value services can be included
� The finance company guarantees the resale value of the vehicle at the end of
the contract purchase agreement for a known, fixed amount
� Ownership passes to the customer at the end of the agreement when all payments
have been made
This is a conditional sale agreement which gives you 3 options at the end of the
contract period.
Option 1 - Pay the Guaranteed future Value and gain ownership of the vehicle.
Option 2 - Return the vehicle back to the finance company with nothing further
to pay (subject to terms & Conditions)
Option 3 - Part Exchange the vehicle wherever you wish and use any equity you
have as your deposit for your next car.
You can elect to include the same comprehensive service, maintenance and repair
options as are available through Contract Purchase.
Finance payments are not subject to VAT. If the optional service package is
taken, VAT is payable on the service costs.
Finance Lease is a tax efficient option where you choose to pay either the
entire cost of the vehicle, including interest charges, over an agreed lease
period or opt to pay lower monthly rentals with a final payment based on the
anticipated resale value of the vehicle.
At the commencement of the contract, usage parameters for the vehicle are
agreed, and assuming this does not vary, monthly payments and interest rates are
fixed for the duration of the contract.
Therefore you benefit though fixed costs but do take on the administration and
operating risks.
At the conclusion of the contract you can continue to operate the vehicle under
a "peppercorn agreement" although you will at no time take ownership of the
asset.
Lease Purchase is an agreement designed to offer dedicated vehicle funding where
the customer wishes to purchase the vehicle.
It is purely a finance package, and does not include maintenance or other
added-value services (such as are available through Contract Purchase).
The customer is liable for the full value of the vehicle and has no option to
return it at the end of the agreement. Monthly payments are not subject to VAT.
The vehicle is registered in the name of the customer, and where this is a
company, the vehicle will appear on the balance sheet, and Writing Down
allowance will be available.