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Smart Equipment Acquisition in a Tight Lending Environment: What 2025 Canadian Businesses Need to Know

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / May 29, 2025 / equipmentfinancing, equipmentfinancinginabbotsford, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, sandhusranleasing&financing

Introduction: Lending Is Tighter—But Smarter Strategies Are Emerging As we move through 2025, the Canadian equipment financing landscape continues to tighten. Traditional lenders are exercising caution, approval timelines are stretching, and businesses in regions like Abbotsford, Surrey, and Edmonton are finding it harder to fund critical equipment purchases through banks alone. Yet, instead of scaling […]

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Beyond the Bank: Why SMEs Are Choosing Asset-Backed Financing in 2025

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / May 21, 2025 / equipmentfinancinginabbotsford, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingandlinancinginabbotsford

In today’s tight credit environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada are rethinking how they fund growth. With banks pulling back on risk, interest rates still hovering above pre-pandemic levels, and traditional loan approvals harder to secure, many businesses are finding it difficult to access the capital they need to purchase essential equipment or

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How to Finance Growth in a Tight Credit Market: 2025 Strategies for Canadian Businesses

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / May 15, 2025 / equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingandlinancinginabbotsford, sandhusranleasing&financing

In 2025, Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a challenging financial climate. With interest rates remaining elevated and traditional lenders tightening credit requirements, businesses across sectors—from construction and agriculture to transportation and industrial services—are seeking smarter, more flexible ways to finance expansion. The good news? Even in a restrictive lending environment, businesses can still

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Smart Equipment Leasing Strategies Canadian SMEs Need in 2025

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / May 7, 2025 / equipmentfinancing, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingequipmentinabbotsford.

In 2025, Canadian businesses face a new set of pressures—rising capital costs, evolving regulations, and a sharp focus on technological agility. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), staying competitive no longer means simply acquiring equipment—it means acquiring it smartly. Leasing is no longer just an alternative to buying; it’s a strategic move that can help

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Truck and Trailer Financing Solutions for Canadian SMEs in 2025

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / April 29, 2025 / sandhusranleasing&financing, truckloan, truckloanincanada, truckloansinabbotsford

In the evolving Canadian economy of 2025, commercial trucking and transportation businesses are facing both exciting growth opportunities and complex financial challenges. Rising operational costs, new environmental regulations, and import tariffs on heavy vehicles have made securing the right truck and trailer financing more important than ever for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Whether you

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How Equipment Leasing Works in Canada: A Guide for 2025 Business Owners

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / April 24, 2025 / equipmentfinancing, equipmentfinancinginabbotsford, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingequipmentinabbotsford.

In today’s uncertain economic environment, Canadian businesses are prioritizing flexibility, liquidity, and smarter capital deployment. Equipment leasing—once seen as a stopgap—is now a strategic move for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) across construction, logistics, farming, and manufacturing. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling your operations, understanding how equipment leasing works in Canada is critical

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Creative Financing Strategies for Tariff-Affected Equipment in 2025

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / April 18, 2025 / equipmentfinancing, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingandlinancinginabbotsford

In early 2025, Canada imposed a 25% counter-tariff on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles and equipment imported from the U.S.—a move aimed at protecting domestic industry. While the broader objective is national economic resilience, the immediate effect for Canadian businesses is clear: equipment just got more expensive. This spike in acquisition costs is prompting businesses across sectors—from logistics

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How Canada’s 2025 Tariff on U.S. Trucks is Reshaping Truck Loans and Leasing

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / April 4, 2025 / truckloan, truckloanincanada, truckloansinabbotsford

Introduction In April 2025, Canada implemented a 25% tariff on non-CUSMA-compliant U.S. vehicle imports, a move designed to protect Canadian auto manufacturing and respond to retaliatory measures from the U.S. While this policy may benefit domestic producers in the long run, it has introduced immediate challenges for businesses dependent on imported trucks and commercial vehicles.

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How to Finance Equipment Amid Rising Import Tariffs in 2025

Sandhu & Sran Leasing & Financing / March 28, 2025 / equipmentfinancing, equipmentleasinginabbotsford, leasingequipmentinabbotsford.

Introduction Canadian businesses are entering a new financial landscape in 2025. With the federal government’s recent decision to implement significant tariffs on imported goods—in response to U.S. trade actions—many companies are now facing higher costs on essential equipment and vehicles. Whether it’s heavy machinery for construction, fleet trucks for logistics, or medical technology, businesses are

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