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Hire Purchase Calculator
Estimate monthly hire purchase repayments for equipment or vehicles. Include an optional deposit and toggle VAT-inclusive pricing to model different scenarios.
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How is hire purchase calculated?
Hire purchase repayments are calculated on the amount financed — the asset cost minus the deposit. The standard annuity formula is used to determine equal monthly instalments over the agreed term.
The formula is:
Monthly Payment = P — r(1 + r)n / [(1 + r)n - 1]
Where P = amount financed, r = monthly interest rate (annual rate — 12), and n = number of monthly payments.
Assumptions and caveats
- •A fixed interest rate is assumed for the full term. Variable or stepped rates may produce different results.
- •VAT toggle adds 20% to the asset cost before calculating repayments. Actual VAT treatment depends on the agreement structure.
- •Documentation fees, option-to-purchase fees, and insurance costs are not included.
- •This calculator models a standard HP structure without balloon or residual values.
- •Results are indicative estimates only. Contact a provider for a formal quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Hire purchase (HP) is a type of asset finance where you spread the cost of equipment or a vehicle over a fixed period of monthly payments. You hire the asset during the agreement and take ownership once all payments, including any option-to-purchase fee, are made.
During a hire purchase agreement, the finance provider retains legal ownership of the asset. Ownership transfers to you only after all scheduled payments have been made and any final option-to-purchase fee is paid.
Yes. With hire purchase, VAT is usually charged on each monthly payment rather than upfront. Some businesses prefer to pay VAT upfront on the full asset cost. This calculator includes an optional VAT-inclusive toggle to model either scenario.
At the end of the HP term, once all payments are made, you take full ownership of the asset. Some agreements include a small option-to-purchase fee. The asset then appears on your balance sheet as a fixed asset.
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