Buy vs Lease Equipment 2026 Decision Guide Malaysia
Buy vs lease equipment 2026 decision guide Malaysia. 0% down payment to buy equipment. Compare buying, leasing, rental options.
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# Buy vs Lease Equipment - 2026 Decision Guide Malaysia
## Bank Financing Makes Buying Hard
Many contractors lease equipment because buying requires 10-20% down payment at banks. Banks only finance 90% of equipment value.
For RM 100,000 equipment, banks want RM 10,000 to RM 20,000 down. Most choose leasing to avoid this cash outlay.
Banks also reject equipment older than 5 years, limiting purchase options.
## Ing Heng Makes Buying Easy with 0% Down
We provide equipment financing with 0% down payment to BUY equipment. You get 100% full loan and own the equipment.
No age limit means you can buy cost-effective used equipment.
## Comparison: Lease vs Buy with Ing Heng
| Feature | Lease/Rental | Buy (Banks) | Buy (Ing Heng) |
|---------|-------------|-------------|----------------|
| Down Payment | Deposit | 10-20% | 0% |
| Ownership | Never | After loan | From day 1 |
| Equipment Age | New only | Under 5 years | No limit |
| Monthly Cost | High | Medium | Competitive |
## Real Example: 3-Year Cost Comparison
Equipment: RM 100,000 Forklift
**Leasing Option:**
- Monthly rental: RM 3,000
- 3 years total: RM 108,000
- Equipment returned: No asset value
**Bank Purchase:**
- Down payment: RM 10,000 - RM 20,000
- Loan: RM 90,000
- Monthly payment: ~RM 2,800
- 3 years total: ~RM 115,000
- Equipment owned: Worth ~RM 50,000
**Ing Heng Purchase:**
- Down payment: RM 0
- Loan: RM 100,000
- Monthly payment: Competitive rate
- 3 years total: Lower than banks
- Equipment owned: Worth ~RM 50,000
## Why Buying is Better Than Leasing
**Ownership Benefits:**
- You own the equipment
- Asset has resale value
- No ongoing rental payments
- Modify equipment as needed
- Use equipment as long as you want
**Buying with Ing Heng:**
- 0% down payment (same as lease deposit)
- 100% financing
- Build equity in equipment
- Stop payments after loan term
- Sell equipment anytime
## Equipment Types: Buy or Lease?
**Buy These Equipment:**
- Equipment used daily
- Long-life equipment (excavators, lorries)
- Core business equipment
- Equipment that retains value
- Customized equipment
**Lease These Equipment:**
- Short-term project needs
- Specialized equipment (rarely used)
- Testing new equipment types
- Seasonal equipment needs
## 2026 Buying Advantages
The 2026 budget favors equipment ownership:
- Tax deductions on depreciation
- Asset appreciation potential
- No rental inflation
- Equipment financing incentives
- Business asset building
## Buy vs Lease Decision Matrix
| Factor | Buy (Ing Heng) | Lease |
|--------|----------------|-------|
| Long-term use (3+ years) | Better choice | Expensive |
| Short-term use (<1 year) | OK | Better choice |
| Daily use | Save money | Waste money |
| Customization needed | You can modify | Cannot modify |
| Asset value | Build equity | No equity |
## Make the Right Choice for 2026
**Choose Buying When:**
- Using equipment 3+ years
- Need equipment daily
- Want to build assets
- Can afford monthly payments
- Equipment retains value
**Choose Leasing When:**
- Short-term project only
- Testing equipment type
- Don't want maintenance responsibility
- Need flexible terms
## Apply to Buy Equipment with 0% Down
Want to buy equipment instead of leasing? Apply with Ing Heng for 0% down payment financing.
**Contact Us:**
**WhatsApp:** +60175700889
**Website:** inghengcredit.com
**Email:** info@inghengcredit.com
Buy equipment with 0% down payment in 2026. Own your equipment, build assets, stop renting.