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What is a Balloon Payment?

A balloon payment structure can be a convenient alternative to a bank loan if you need to start using the equipment as soon as possible or if you are looking for fixed interest and lower rates on your purchase.

A balloon payment is a lump sum payment attached to a lease. It is a payment that you would usually make at the end of the term.

Balloon leases are a hybrid of a traditional lease and a loan. While you make payments based on the depreciating value of an asset during the term, you have the option to buy it at market value or a pre-determined amount when your term expires.

It is a way to start using the equipment you need without a significant effect on cash flow. Instead of immediate down payment, your leasing agreement covers the entire cost of the asset.

Ballon leases are popular among seasonal businesses that may not have the right amount ready when the high season begins. Companies that find a rare deal on equipment may need to act fast and use a ballon lease structure to get what they want. With this financial product, you do not have to come up with a large sum of money upfront or wait weeks for approval.

Others use balloon leasing to try out new equipment that is not otherwise available. Unlike a purchase, they may return the equipment at the end of the lease term. On the other hand, if they choose to keep it, there is an established purchase price to plan for.

Being a privately-owned direct lender, AFG can offer creative deal structures for any business situation. Talk to our experienced Account Manager today!

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Why Do Equipment Vendors Choose Alliance?

Alliance Funding Group was established in 1998, bringing the top salesforce, over 100 years of combined managerial experience, and significant amounts of private capital under one roof.

Over the years, we have built longstanding relationships in the space that allow us to fund a wide range of business needs across multiple industries.

We pride ourselves in the resources, experience, and commitment to providing each company with the most competitive and accessible financing solutions available in the marketplace.

Our VP of Vendor Relations, Kevin Russell, had shared why prominent OEMs and dealers choose to work with AFG:

“Our competitive advantage comes from consistent relationships with vendors and their customers. We are always on the phone to provide timely updates and to ensure our partners know their rep is there 100%.”

Kevin Russell, Senior Account Executive

AFG’s Competitive Offer

We fund a multitude of business needs: from short-term working capital to cargo fleets and large construction projects. Being privately owned allows us to offer creative lease structures that best suit our clients’ needs.

With special vendor rates starting at 3.99% on capital leases, human underwriting, and quick turnaround AFG is among the most competitive resources for small and medium-sized businesses.

In Light of Recent Events

Alliance Funding Group is fully operational. We are offering step-up and deferral options for new customers to help American businesses thrive during these uncertain times.

Our Customers are Happy

AFG’s customers express their satisfaction in working with our representatives.

“Atalie, Ken and their colleagues have always been attentive, prompt, fair and easy to work with and I would recommend them to anyone.”

“Kevin, is professional, knowledgeable and executes in a timely manner. Kevin goes way beyond the call of duty!”

“These guys are the best in the business”

Join our Vendor Program and get access to experienced salesforce, and the ability to fund various credit profiles with the starting rate as low as 3.99% on capital leasing for your customers.

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Filing and Paying Business taxes on time

There is no other way to put it. We all have to pay taxes every year. Even though the government is trying to help businesses mitigate possible losses, taxes need to be paid sooner or later.

Many small businesses run on thin margins, and a couple of unexpectedly slow months can put your business at risk. We understand that, and that is why we designed a program specifically for a situation like that. No more need to pile up cash before the tax season! You can get a competitive business loan to help you cover the tax payment and scatter the amount over the next few months.

Apply now and get up to $250,000 to pay taxes on time!

 

Filing and Paying Business taxes on time

 

IRS charges interest on outstanding tax balance

The IRS treats the outstanding (underpaid) tax balance as a loan. That means that you will pay between 4 and 6 percent in interest charges, in case your corporate taxes aren’t completely covered.

Using an appropriate business loan will save you the trouble of dealing with the IRS later in the year, and (unlike the IRS), you would be eligible for a write-off in the coming year.

 

Extra Penalties

In addition to the accrued interest, the IRS imposes on late payments. There are steep penalties that you may have to pay in addition to the interest charges. Many sources online suggest that companies should seek a business loan a few months prior to tax season so that they have emergency access to money.

Our article outlines various sources of working capital loans that you may consider depending on the amount you need, available resources, and timing.

 

More punishments from the IRS

As we mentioned earlier, any outstanding tax balance would be treated as a loan. Besides all other penalties, the IRS can issue a tax lien on your business or even personal taxes and claim them in place of the missing amount.

As an extra spoke in your wheel, tax liens usually have a quite severe impact on your credit history. It can drive down your business and personal credit, making it harder to secure beneficial credit in the future.

 

What can you do?

Fortunately, our Unsecured Working Capital Program is one great way to help you do business with confidence this Spring! Unsecured money is the easiest to get and poses zero risks to your company’s assets.

You can get the funds on the next business day!

Need to pay business taxes? Apply now and get up to $250,000 within 24 hours!