Equipment Financing Blog
Plain-English guides to financing the trucks and machines that keep businesses running.
Financing BasicsSection 179 for Work Trucks in 2026: Dump, Tow and Vac TrucksCan you write off a dump truck, tow truck or vacuum truck in 2026? The Section 179 limits from the IRS, which work trucks qualify, the December 31 placed-in-service deadline, and how it works when you finance or lease.
Financing BasicsEquipment Leasing vs Financing: Should You Lease or Buy?Equipment leasing vs financing compared: lease vs loan ownership, $1 buyout and FMV leases, whether financing is cheaper, and how to choose for your work.
Financing BasicsEquipment Financing Requirements: What Lenders Look AtEquipment financing requirements explained: what credit score lenders want, time in business, cash flow, down payment and the documents for an equipment loan.
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