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How to Calculate Capital Lease Interest Rates

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Apr 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Key Points

  • Companies may lease assets to optimize financial terms and manage balance sheets.
  • Capital lease interest can be computed using the IRR function in a spreadsheet.
  • Adjust IRR formula for payment frequency to get correct annual interest rates.

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