Basics of Leasing

An interview with Jeff Moser, Farm Credit Leasing

What is a lease, when can leases be used, and how do they work?

A leasing company allows the use of an item that they own, meaning the leasing company, while you pay a periodic lease or rental payment. In essence, you only pay for the use of the equipment or other items rather than paying a principal and interest payment on the loan. Leases are offered on a variety of items. Typically, people think of a lease on a tractor, combine or other piece of equipment. But leases are also available on buildings, greenhouses, solar systems, wine bins, gra...