Updated Oct 23, 2026 · LoanHelp editorial team · Educational, not financial advice

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Answer-first explainers on financing and tax timing — Section 179 with loans and leases, plus private-party used equipment.

Section 179 on financed or leased equipment: what qualifies
Loans and capital leases vs. FMV operating leases — placed in service, records, and when to talk to your CPA.
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · LoanHelp editorial team · Educational, not financial advice
How to finance used equipment from a private seller
Document a private-party purchase for a financing inquiry: bill of sale, UCC search, inspection, and collateral files.
Updated Oct 22, 2026 · LoanHelp editorial team · Educational, not financial advice