Computer maker Lenovo is offering U.S. business customers a zero payment, zero percent financing offer, the first such package from its new Lenovo Financial Services (LFS) arm. The offer is available to customers and channel partners.

Dubbed "Countdown to Zero," the vendor's financing offer is for zero payments for the first three months combined with zero percent financing for the following 36 months on transactions between $10,000 and $25,000 made through September 30, 2010.

The LFS financing offer is not confined to the vendor's equipment and services but extends to the customer's entire technology solution, including products from other hardware and software makers.

"The Lenovo Financial Services program provides us the opportunity to offer a wide array of financial services alternatives to our customers," said Diane Croessmann, LFS executive director.

"We believe that helping our customers via promotions like this one will accelerate their ability to get the latest technology through affordable financing," she said.

"We are committed to providing our customers the best financing experience as they benefit from our innovative suite of products and services."

Lenovo launched LFS last week after announcing in early May an agreement with CIT Group Inc., a financing provider, to set up financing solutions for customers and channel partners.