Equipment leasing and imaging: what's going on?

In the fall of 2011, a survey of AHRA members was conducted to find out what is going on with leasing in imaging. This article discusses the survey findings as well as provides some background and definitions about leasing. Existing users of leasing are interested in becoming more sophisticated in their understanding of the economics of leasing. And non-users are seeking to learn more than just about how leases are structured. This growing interest suggests that increased utilization may be the outcome. The results of this survey were presented in detail at the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (ELFA) Annual Convention. Attendees were encouraged to reflect on the survey results and design leasing products that satisfy the needs and requirements that the survey revealed.