Financing Types

$1 Buyout Lease

Structure your ultrasound financing as a $1 buyout lease. Pay a monthly lease payment and own the equipment outright for $1 when the term ends.

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A $1 buyout lease is ownership on a lease payment schedule. You make fixed monthly payments across the term, and when the last payment clears, you buy the equipment for one dollar and it is yours. There is no end-of-term negotiation, no fair market value conversation, no decision about whether to return or renew. The system was always going to be yours. The $1 buyout structure just uses a lease form to get there.

For practices that know from day one that they are keeping the equipment through its productive life, this structure removes the ambiguity that some buyers dislike about operating leases. You get the benefit of a structured payment schedule, often with tax treatment similar to ownership, and a guaranteed clean handoff at the end of the term for a nominal sum. We offer $1 buyout leases on new and pre-owned ultrasound from $50,000 upward, with terms from 24 to 60 months.

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Questions About $1 Buyout Lease

Review the common timing, documentation, and equipment questions before sending the quote.

Is the $1 buyout payment automatic or do I have to exercise an option?

Most $1 buyout leases require you to formally exercise the purchase option at end of term by sending the $1 payment and completing a brief title transfer. This is a formality, not a decision, since the agreement already specifies the $1 amount. Confirm the exact process in your lease agreement.

How is the payment on a $1 buyout lease different from a straight equipment loan?

The payment is very similar because both structures amortize the full cost of the equipment. The $1 buyout lease may have a slightly different rate than a loan depending on the lender and credit profile, and the accounting and tax treatment can differ despite the economic similarity.

Can I take the Section 179 deduction on a $1 buyout lease?

Generally yes, because the IRS treats a $1 buyout lease as a conditional sale rather than a true lease, making the lessee the owner for tax purposes. The full purchase price may be eligible for Section 179 expensing in the year the equipment is placed in service. Verify with your tax advisor.

What if I want to pay the lease off early?

Early payoff is typically possible at the remaining outstanding balance. Unlike a standard loan with a clear payoff schedule, the exact early termination amount on a lease may be calculated differently depending on the agreement. Ask about prepayment terms before signing.

Does a $1 buyout lease appear on my balance sheet?

Yes. Because the IRS and accounting standards both tend to treat $1 buyout leases as purchases rather than true leases, the equipment and the corresponding liability typically appear on the balance sheet during the term, similar to financed equipment on a loan. This contrasts with an operating lease structure.

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