This document discusses different types of leasing agreements. It defines leasing as a written contract where an asset owner grants exclusive use of the asset to a second party for a specified period in exchange for periodic rental payments. The main types of leases covered are financial leases, operating leases, sale-and-leaseback, leverage leases, and cross-border leases. Financial leases transfer ownership at the end of the lease term, while operating leases do not. Sale-and-leaseback involves selling an asset and leasing it back. Leverage leases involve a third-party lender. Cross-border leases involve parties in different countries. The document also notes challenges like unhealthy competition and need