HELP Program

Hoosier Equipment Lease Purchase (HELP) Program

Program Background

 

The Hoosier Equipment Lease Purchase (HELP) Program was established to assist communities in acquiring essential items of equipment through a standardized and streamlined lease-purchase process. Since 1991, the HELP Program has assisted over 200 communities in obtaining various items of equipment worth over $220 million combined.

 

Program Benefits

Flexible Lease Structures

We provide lease standard terms through an easy one page application.

Eliminates Bidding

Eliminates the need to bid the financing (IC 5-1.5-8-3 C)). Entities still must follow State law for equipment procurement.

Connect with a Statewide Network of Lenders

Indicative rates are available upon request.

Want to see if IBB can assist you with your purchase?  Fill out an inquiry below!

The Process

  • Submit Application

    Online Application
    HELP Program Application (PDF)
    HELP Program Application (Word)

  • Competitive Terms

    The Bond Bank will assist by placing the lease with the HELP Provider that provides the lowest cost of financing.

  • Lease Application

    The Bond Bank will assist you through the process of leasing the equipment.

  • Closing

    At closing, the HELP Provider will send the documentation for the lease. All payments will be processed by the provider (i.e. banks).

  • VEHICLES

    • Police Cars
    • Fire Trucks
    • Ambulances
    • Garbage Trucks
    • Pickup Trucks
    • Tandem Trucks
    • School Buses

  • VARIOUS OTHER EQUIPMENT

    • Voting Equipment
    • Road Graders/Other Highway Equipment
    • Radio and Communications Equipment
    • Computer Systems
    • Sewer Vacs
    • One-to-One Technology
    • School Equipment

Applications may be submitted at any time.  All applications require review from the Indiana Bond Bank and credit approval from the Bond Bank finance provider.

Testimonials

  • "Through the HELP program we obtained an equipment lease-purchase in a competitive environment without us having to do all the legwork."

    Jay Staley, Clark-Pleasant Community Schools

  • "People expect good service but few are willing to give it. The Indiana Bond Bank's HELP Program exceeded our expectations."

    Amy Milner, South Henry School Corporation

To get started with the HELP Program, please complete an application.

Online Application