Types of Leases
Capital Lease: Typically, a full-payout, non-cancelable agreement which is accounted for on
the lessee's books as a purchase.
Operating Lease: Typically, a full-payout, non-cancelable agreement which is accounted for on
the lessee's books as a deductible expense.
Master Lease: A long term contract where the lessee leases currently needed assets and is able
to acquire additional assets under the same terms and conditions without negotiating a new lease.
Deferred Payments Lease: Lessee makes one monthly payment followed by a number of minimal,
.stay-in-touch. payments before assuming the full monthly payment amount (usually 90 days).
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