Financing

Making of a loan using the equipment as collateral. Good operating history, credit rating, debt ratios are the keys.

Leasing

Contract for a fixed period of time in exchange for payments, usually in the form of rent for equipment. Typically lower credit requirements.

Municipal Leasing

A lease transaction with any government agency (i.e. Federal, State, County, City etc.)

Sale and Leaseback

Sale of an asset for cash, with a contract to lease the asset back from the funding source purchasing the asset. Sales tax an issue here.