Finance Calculator
Asset Finance Calculator
Estimate monthly repayments for equipment, vehicle, or machinery finance. Include an optional deposit and balloon payment to model different scenarios.
Enter your asset finance details
How is asset finance calculated?
Asset finance repayments are calculated on the net amount financed, which is the asset value minus any deposit paid upfront. If a balloon payment is included, it is treated as a future value that reduces the amount amortised over the term.
The formula adjusts the standard amortisation calculation to account for the balloon:
Where P = amount financed (asset value minus deposit), B = balloon payment, r = monthly interest rate, and n = total number of monthly payments.
Assumptions and caveats
- •Fixed rate assumed for the full term. Variable rates may produce different results.
- •This calculator applies to hire purchase-style structures. Lease or rental arrangements may differ.
- •VAT, documentation fees, and insurance costs are not included.
- •The balloon payment, if included, is due as a lump sum at the end of the term.
- •Results are indicative estimates only.
Frequently asked questions
Asset finance is a way of funding the purchase of business equipment, vehicles, or machinery by spreading the cost over a fixed period. Common types include hire purchase, finance lease, and operating lease.
A balloon payment is a larger final payment at the end of the agreement. It reduces monthly repayments during the term but requires a lump sum at the end to complete ownership or settle the agreement.
A deposit reduces the amount financed, which in turn lowers monthly repayments and total interest payable. Typical deposits range from 0% to 20% of the asset value.
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