Equipment Financing & Leasing Made Fast , Simple and Easy
Established in 1995, HCL Associates is a
Nationwide full service equipment leasing company with substantial resources for all types of businesses. But even more important, we are focused on providing you with professional and personalized service that makes us stand out as an industry leader. We also offer a variety of terms and competitive programs to help meet your customer��s business needs.
We not only specialize approving the good credit businesses, but we will also consider businesses that are Under 2 Years Old, Start-Ups, and your customers with Poor Credit.
Our staff brings years of experience with our top priority being able to provide fast, simple and easy access to lease financing. At HCL Associates, you can always speak with a ��decision maker��- not just an information taker. To keep everything simple and easy, your only contact in the lease process will be through my office in New Hampshire.
By providing your customers with access to lease financing, HCL Associates enables our vendors to maximize sales. Further, HCL Associates is a name that you can trust, so your experience with us will remain a positive one. Designed to be fast, simple and easy
to use, HCL Associates programs offer a unique value proposition.
�X Equipment of all types
�X 12- 60 month terms
�X Transactions starting as little as $1,000
�X One-page application up to $35,000
�X Ability to work all types of credits! If the deal makes sense- then WE WILL DO IT!
A/B Credit = the excellent/good credit deals.
C Credit = the fair credit deals.
D Credit = under 2 years in business, start-up business, & the poor credit deals.
�X Lease to own
$1.00 Buyout Capital Leases
10% Buyout- Fixed Purchase Lease
FMV �V Fair Market Value True Leases
�X Flexible Plans & Terms:
�� Graduated or Step Payment Plans (smaller payments in the beginning)
�� 90 day Deferred Payment Plan
�� Skip Payment Plans
�� Seasonal Payment Plans
�X Easy Lease Process- quick customer application turnaround and overnight payment to you.
�X New, Reconditioned & Used Equipment
�X Municipal & Non-Profit Leasing including: State, City, Town, Public/Private Schools, Colleges, and University��s
Keywords: Equipment Finance, Leasing, A,B,C Commercial credits, Start-up Business approved
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
HCL Associates was established in January of 1996.
What is your primary product or service?
HCL was started with the primary goal of providing small to medium sized businesses with equipment and software financing and leasing. It has expanded to providing othe financial products that help businesses grow and expand in way that would not be possible without access to capital
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As the principal owner of the business, Bob Bakofen started in the car leasing business working for Hertz Car Leasing. After several promotion he wound up in their equipment finance group. From there he joined the management of several national finance institutions. Later he went on to form HCL .
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We provide our customers with personal attention that is second to none. Our services and financial products are able to help the strong company as well as the small financially struggling operation. We tailor our products to their credit profile and current financial needs. Further, we finance a wide variety of equipment and software. Terms generally run from 12 to 60 months, with a variety of lease end options to fit our customers financial and tax goals.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
With headquarters in NY we have two additional offices. One in New Jersey and another in Michigan. We are currently in considering expansion in to Colorado and Florida.
Which areas do you service?
Our services are available to businesses in all 50 states and parts of Canada.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bob Bakofen is the founder and President of the business and is hands on active in day to day operations.
What are your hours of operation?
We generally are open from 9 AM to 5 PM week days.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
HCL helped our company grow, we were treated fairly and with respect.