Crestron
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Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease Crestron equipment, including technology equipment, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used Crestron units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.
About Crestron
Crestron makes control systems for buildings, campuses, corporate offices and homes, unifying audio-visual, collaboration and building controls. Crestron Electronics is an American multinational.
Crestron equipment on our list
Our list includes Crestron AV control systems, used in boardrooms, classrooms, hotels and smart buildings.
How lenders view AV systems
AV and control systems are often financed as integration projects, with hardware, programming and installation. Lenders review the integrator's quote and the business's financials, since resale value is limited.
Financing Crestron systems
Projects can be financed with installation and programming included, subject to lender approval. Shorter terms suit technology that is upgraded regularly.
How Crestron equipment financing works
Most Crestron purchases are financed with an equipment loan or a lease. A loan gives you ownership from day one, with the lender registering a security interest (PPSA in Canada, UCC in the USA). A lease keeps title with the lessor and can lower the monthly payment, with a buyout, renewal or return option at the end.
What lenders check on a Crestron technology equipment
Lenders look at the useful life of the technology, software and licensing costs, and how quickly the equipment may need upgrading. Shorter terms or upgrade options are common.
Expect to provide a credit application, recent business bank statements, the dealer quote or bill of sale with serial number and age, and financial statements or tax returns for larger amounts.
See the full list of eligible equipment, compare equipment financing options, or estimate payments with the equipment financing calculator.
All Crestron models with financing pages
| Model | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Crestron | Equipment | Technology |
| Crestron AV Control System | Equipment | Technology |
Tax treatment of Crestron equipment
In Canada, the CCA class depends on the asset and how it is used. Your accountant can confirm the right class. With a loan, you generally claim capital cost allowance and deduct interest. With a true operating lease, lease payments are generally deductible instead. See the CRA classes of depreciable property. In the USA, Section 179 and bonus depreciation may apply; see IRS Publication 946. Always confirm with your accountant.
End-of-term options on a Crestron lease
A $1 buyout lease is built for ownership: you keep the machine for a nominal amount at the end. A fair market value lease usually has a lower payment, and at the end you can buy the equipment at its market value, return it or upgrade. Read the return conditions, such as hour limits and wear standards, before you sign.
Who finances Crestron equipment
Technology: IT service firms, data-driven operations, offices and clinics upgrading systems, and technology resellers finance Crestron equipment to take on new work, replace aging units or add capacity.
The right structure depends on how the equipment earns money. A machine tied to a long contract can support a longer term, while seasonal work may call for skip or seasonal payments that some lenders offer.
Questions to ask the dealer or seller before you finance
- What is the exact model year, serial number and age?
- Is there a service history or recent inspection report?
- Is any warranty or extended coverage included, and does it transfer?
- Are attachments, delivery, installation and taxes itemized on the quote?
- For a private sale, is the equipment free of liens, and who will provide the bill of sale?
Insurance on financed Crestron equipment
Lenders and lessors require the equipment to be insured for its replacement or financed value, with the lender named as loss payee, before funding. Some also ask for liability coverage. Getting an insurance quote early avoids last-minute delays.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance a Crestron AV system with installation?
Some lenders include programming and installation on the quote.
What do lenders review for AV projects?
The integrator's quote and the business's financials.
Can a school or campus finance Crestron systems?
Yes. Lenders review the organization's financials.
Is a lease good for AV systems?
Leases with shorter terms suit technology that is upgraded regularly.
Can a hotel finance room control systems?
Yes. Lenders review the hotel's cash flow and the project.
Can several rooms be financed as one project?
Yes. Many lenders finance the full integration project.
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