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With contract hire, you choose the asset and supplier, and the finance provider assesses your business and the asset deal before issuing the lease agreement. Rentals are paid monthly (or as agreed). At the end of the agreement, your outcome is usually based on the contract structure, often designed for continuing use without needing to purchase. This route is commonly used for equipment and vehicles where reliable monthly costs matter.

Under a finance lease, the finance company funds the asset and sets the rental schedule. You make payments over the agreed term, and the contract includes an option to purchase or settle at pre agreed end conditions depending on the lease model. For higher value deals around £300k, lenders typically carry out more detailed underwriting, including asset documentation and a review of residual value and affordability.

Operating leases focus on how the asset will perform in the market at the end of the term. Lenders underwrite based on creditworthiness, affordability and residual value estimates, which is why return condition and asset marketability can be important. You pay rentals during the term, then return the asset in line with the contract. This can suit businesses managing replacement cycles for vehicles or keeping certain assets updated without taking ownership risk.