The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is excited to share the results of this year’s Business Council Steering Committee elections. These committees are a key part of ELFA, helping to shape the association’s direction, support members’... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), a survey of economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, reports that in July: New... Read Story

What are the current and forecasted conditions of credit and collections in the equipment finance industry? The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2024 Credit Manager Survey and 2024 Collections Effectiveness Survey with slide... Read Story

Registration is open for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 63rd ELFA Annual Convention, scheduled Oct. 27-29, at the JW Marriott Downtown in Austin, TX. The Convention is the largest annual gathering of professionals from across the $1... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced Allyson Gale has joined the organization as Director, Federal Government Relations.In this role, Gale will be a critical part of the ELFA Federal Government Relations team. She will advocate on... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association revealed the agenda for Emergence2024, a two-day event focused on cultivating the next generation of equipment finance industry leaders. Taking place July 11-12 in Philadelphia, the agenda will feature... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Edward K. Gross, Shareholder at Vedder Price P.C., to receive its 2024 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

To meet a growing demand for training in the equipment finance industry, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched the Onboarding Series, a collection of online training courses specifically targeted toward the knowledge and skills new... Read Story

Rafael Castillo-Triana, CEO of The Alta Group’s Latin American Region, will shed light on the market-entry opportunity presented by climate finance at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) 2024 Legal Forum taking place May 5-7 in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for its 2024 Credit & Collections Management Conference and recognized the members who are serving on the Credit & Collections Planning Committee. The Conference is offered both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced 11 member employees completed its two-day, instructor-led “Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance” curriculum in March, which culminated in their completing an exam and being awarded... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for its 2024 Legal Forum and recognized the members who are serving on the 2024 ELFA Legal Committee. The Forum will be offered both in-person on May 5-7 in Scottsdale, AZ and... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment markets of 2024? The 34th annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2024” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

To assist equipment finance companies in tracking financial disclosure regulations that will impact their businesses, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has developed a new interactive state-by-state disclosure map of legislative... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released the following statement on House Passage of Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.ELFA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on passage of the Tax Relief for American... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2024. Real private investment by U.S. businesses in equipment and software is... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s Business Council Steering Committee elections. The committees are an integral part of ELFA operations, providing input on the direction of the association... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

During the 62nd Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Rob Boyer, CLFP, President, First Commonwealth... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named William Bosco, Jr. to the 2023 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA Board Chair Robert Neagle made the announcement at the General Session of the 62nd ELFA Annual Convention... Read Story

Supply chain pressures and material costs have improved across various equipment asset classes through 2023, but what does the future hold? A new study, “Future Supply Chain Impacts on the U.S. Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry,” released by the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will recognize 29 companies for their membership longevity and commitment to the association at the upcoming ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 22-24 in Phoenix, Arizona. A special display in the conference... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Dominic A. Liberatore to receive its 2023 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and... Read Story

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, but for marketers, is it the wave of the future or the flavor of the month? Join the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association for the webinar, “AI for Marketers: Embracing Analytics and Creativity” on... Read Story

Fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where employees feel valued, respected and empowered as individuals can lead to increased productivity, innovation and overall employee satisfaction. An exploration of DEI principles and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has filed to join an injunction to stop implementation of the CFPB’s Section 1071. ELFA is asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas to expand its recent injunction staying the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released the 2023 Interactive SEFA Dashboard, an online tool featuring highlights from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). This free resource allows ELFA members to quickly and easily... Read Story

Fraud, AI and digital strategies will take center stage at ELFA’s 2023 Operations & Technology Conference, Sept. 11-13 in New Orleans, the association announced today. The annual conference draws operations and IT professionals from around the... Read Story

In a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is asking the CFPB to expand the recently issued injunction staying the effective dates of Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank to include all affected... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced plans for the second annual ELFA Equity Forum celebrating and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the equipment finance industry. Industry professionals who consider themselves diverse... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The ELFA Engage app—a mobile hub for events, news and networking in the equipment finance community—has reached a new milestone of 2,000 users. The number of users has doubled over the past year, as industry professionals returned to business travel... Read Story

New commercial financing disclosure laws taking effect in New York on Aug. 1 and their impact on the commercial equipment leasing and finance sector are top priorities of ELFA’s State Advocacy team, led by Vice President of State Government Relations... Read Story

The equipment finance industry saw new business volume increase 6.3 percent in 2022, according to the 2023 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This is a modest decrease from... Read Story

Preparation for compliance with the rules and reporting requirements of Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank was the topic of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) recent webinar, “Section 1071: It WILL Affect Your Operation – Here’s How, and... Read Story

Registration is now open for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 62nd ELFA Annual Convention, scheduled Oct. 22-24, 2023, at the at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. The Convention brings together professionals from... Read Story

With New York’s commercial finance disclosure laws set to take effect Aug. 1, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced a new webinar to help equipment finance professionals prepare. The webinar, “The NY Disclosure Laws Are Effective on... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What: The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free webinar, “Section 1071: It WILL Affect Your Operation - Here’s How, And What You Can Do To Prepare.” When: Wed., June 21, 1-2 p.m. EDTHighlights: Now that the CFPB finalized the... Read Story

DataScan announced the promotion of Keaton Summerlin to Account Manager, Equipment Finance. DataScan announced it had joined Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) earlier this year. As part of its commitment to the equipment finance space... Read Story

Insight Financial Services (IFS), a division of Insight Investments, LLC, announced it has been recognized by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) for 25 years of membership in the organization.“IFS has been providing customized... Read Story

Patricia Voorhees, a Director at The Alta Group, will share insights to help leasing professionals capitalize on the projected multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in climate equipment finance at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA)... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the detailed agenda for Emergence2023, July 13-14 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. The two-day event hosted by the Emerging Talent Advisory Council will focus on leadership... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the Call for Presentations for the 2023 ELFA Annual Convention. Proposals to speak at the event, which is the largest annual gathering of equipment finance professionals, are due Tuesday, July... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2023 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award recognizes equipment finance organizations that have successfully implemented an operational... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Moorari K. Shah, Partner at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLC, and Ken Weinberg, Partner at Rimon, P.C., the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. ELFA Legal Committee... Read Story

Marc Hamroff, Julia Gavrilov and Robert Cohen of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP will address legal developments affecting the equipment finance industry this year and best practices for managing them at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for its 2023 Credit & Collections Management Conference and recognized the members who are serving on the Credit & Collections Planning Committee. New this year, the Conference is... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recognized TBF for 25 years of membership in the organization. The company is an industry pioneer and leader in commercial debt buying. ELFA is the premier trade association representing companies... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for its 2023 Legal Forum and recognized the members who are serving on the 2023 ELFA Legal Committee. New this year, the Forum is offered both in-person on May 7-9 in Fort Myers, FL... Read Story

Types of fraud common in the equipment finance industry, ways to identify fraud, and solutions to prevent and mitigate it were the topics of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s recent webinar, “Fraud: What’s Old is New Again.” Debbie... Read Story

At a specially convened meeting of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Board of Directors, Chair Bob Neagle announced that President and CEO Ralph Petta will retire at the end of 2023. Petta has served in a variety of roles at ELFA... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment markets of 2023? The 33rd annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2023” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Amid the current dynamic market environment, the 2023 National Funding Conference will offer equipment finance professionals a unique opportunity to do business together. The annual conference, which connects funding sources with equipment finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will convene its 2023 Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition on Feb. 26-28 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL. The annual conference draws asset managers, equipment appraisers... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

In recognition of the critical importance of innovation in today’s rapidly shifting business environment, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will present four Innovation Roundtables in 2023. These virtual events will allow equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2023. Real private investment by U.S. businesses in equipment and software is... Read Story

Members of the equipment finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released the 2023 ELFA Calendar of Events, which... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s Business Council Steering Committee elections. The committees are an integral part of ELFA operations, providing input on the direction of the association... Read Story

Results of the 2022 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey were featured during the recent webinar, “Compensation and Workforce Trends in Financial Services,” presented by ELFA. Moderator Bill Choi, VP, Research & Industry Services at ELFA... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

On Dec. 9, new commercial financing disclosure requirements will take effect in California. To help members of the equipment finance industry prepare, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has compiled critical informational resources.“ELFA’s... Read Story

Highlights from the 2022 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey will be among the topics of discussion during the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) upcoming webinar, “Compensation and Workforce Trends in Financial Services... Read Story

This year the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has been recognizing companies for various lengths of membership. The Alta Group is among just nine companies marking a 25-year milestone in this trade group that represents a $1 trillion... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP announced Julia Gavrilov, a partner of the firm, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association's (ELFA) Equity Committee and as a member of its Legal Resources Subcommittee.The Equity... Read Story

During the 61st Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Robert Neagle, President and CEO, Finova Capital... Read Story

ELFA sent the following message to registered attendees of the ELFA Annual Convention on Oct. 2 from Ralph Petta, ELFA President and CEO, and Mike DiCecco, ELFA Board Chair.Dear Convention Attendee:We are pleased to inform you that the 61st ELFA... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry returned to steady increases in 2021, according to the 2022 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). New business volume... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced plans for the inaugural ELFA Equity Forum, Nov 6-7 in Washington, D.C., to celebrate and advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the equipment finance industry. Industry professionals... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Brittany S. Ogden to receive its 2022 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released the 2022 Interactive SEFA Dashboard, an online tool featuring highlights from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). This free resource allows ELFA members to quickly and easily... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the detailed agenda for the 2022 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference, scheduled for Sept. 12-14 in New Orleans, LA. The three-day event will provide the latest information on accounting and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Commercial financing disclosure requirements taking effect in various states starting in 2022 will have a significant impact on the commercial equipment leasing and finance sector. ELFA’s State Advocacy team, led by Vice President of State Government... Read Story

The equipment finance industry has seen an explosion of technological advances in recent years. As firms seek to select new software solutions for their business—whether to increase efficiency or solve business challenges—the Equipment Leasing and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced Meridian OneCap Credit Corp. is the recipient of the 2022 Operations and Technology Excellence Award. Their award-winning project will be showcased during ELFA’s Operations and Technology... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association unveiled Career Pathways, a comprehensive leadership development program for equipment finance professionals as they progress through each phase of their careers. Career Pathways is a comprehensive list... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced registration is open for the 61st ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 9-11 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL. The convention brings together professionals from across the... Read Story

The equipment finance industry saw new business volume increase 7.4 percent in 2021, according to the 2022 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released today by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This is a marked... Read Story

As state-level regulations in California have been finalized and pressures to comply mount, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) will host a second webinar designed to help the equipment finance industry prepare for financial... Read Story

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What are the current and forecasted conditions of credit and collections in the equipment finance industry? The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2022 Credit Manager Survey and 2022 Collection Manager Survey with slide decks... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the detailed agenda for Emergence2022, a leadership development program for emerging talent in the equipment finance industry. The one-day event, to be held July 14 in Superior, CO, is designed... Read Story

At the May 19 ELFA Innovation Roundtable, attendees enjoyed an engaging and wide-ranging conversation focused on the theme, "Beyond Portals: Evolving Digital Customer Experience." During the interactive discussion, participants gained insights into... Read Story

More than 125 ELFA members gathered on Capitol Hill on May 25 for Capitol Connections, the equipment finance industry’s biggest advocacy event of the year. Board Chair Mike DiCecco kicked off the program by highlighting its importance.“I would like... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Charles W. Cross, Senior Lead Counsel at Wells Fargo, to receive its 2022 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the Call for Presentations for the 61st ELFA Annual Convention. Proposals to speak at the convention, which is the largest annual gathering of equipment finance professionals, are due Friday... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2022 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award recognizes equipment finance organizations that have successfully implemented an operational... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Marc L. Hamroff, Managing Partner of Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. ELFA Legal Committee Chair Jeanette Dannenfelser, Vice President and... Read Story

During National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2022, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is highlighting key reasons for small businesses to rely on leasing and financing to acquire equipment. Most small businesses need equipment in... Read Story

Many equipment finance companies use e-signatures routinely in business transactions, but e-signing and e-leasing are not the same thing, and the differences may lead to legal issues in court. A panel of experts at the Equipment Leasing & Finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the Q2 2022 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Snapshot, an indispensable information resource for industry participants. Designed for use in executive briefings and presentations, the... Read Story

This month the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recognized ECS Financial Services for 25 years of membership in the organization. ELFA is the premiere trade association representing companies in the nearly $1 trillion equipment... Read Story

ARC Equipment Finance LLC, a privately held national equipment finance company, has joined the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The trade association represents over 500 financial services companies and manufacturers. The membership... Read Story

At the March 3 ELFA Innovation Roundtable, attendees enjoyed an engaging and wide-ranging conversation about digital adoption. During the facilitated discussion, participants gained insights into how industry peers are dealing with digital adoption... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for its 2022 Legal Forum scheduled for May 1-3 in Washington, DC. The Forum will provide attorneys serving the equipment finance industry with critical updates on legal issues... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The ELFA National Funding Conference is returning in 2022 after a two-year hiatus, and interest in the event is running high, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The conference, which connects funding sources with equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment markets of 2022? The 32nd annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2022” from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey... Read Story

One of ELFA’s most popular data resources was the subject of a recent webinar, “202l MLFI Survey Summary: Leveraging Data to Improve Performance.” Panelists Ralph Petta, President and CEO, ELFA; Richard Barry, President, Merchants Bank Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for the 2022 ELFA Women’s Leadership Forum, April 11-12 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL. The two-day event hosted by the ELFA Women’s Council will focus on leadership... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the 2022 Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition will be held in-person on Feb. 13-15 at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, AZ. The annual conference draws asset managers, equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that changes in commercial disclosure requirements in California and New York are expected to take effect in 2022 that will have a significant impact on the commercial equipment leasing and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free webinar, “2021 MLFI Survey Summary: Leveraging Data to Improve Performance.” This special event will present 2021 year-end findings of its Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25)... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2022. Real private investment by U.S. businesses in equipment and software is... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2022 calendar of events... Read Story

As the key source of business intelligence that is critical to its member companies, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched the Knowledge Hub, a one-stop online library that provides easy access to its wide range of industry... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a report detailing compensation practices at small and medium-sized equipment leasing and finance companies. The 2021 Small and Medium Enterprise Compensation Survey reveals trends in... Read Story

Ivory Consulting’s Martin Klotzman, Senior Manager, Marketing and Product Management, was named Chair of the Emerging Talent Advisory Council.The Emerging Talent Advisory Council (ETAC) is comprised of up-and-coming employees from Equipment Leasing... Read Story

ELFA’s Technology Innovation Working Group continues to monitor technology and innovation trends to help equipment finance industry leaders understand the impacts and opportunities for the future of the industry. The group sponsored the interactive... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry was relatively flat in 2020, according to the 2021 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). Although industry new business... Read Story

As state-level regulatory pressures mount, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced a new webinar designed to help industry leaders prepare for state-level regulations that are expected to impact equipment finance firms in the near... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s Business Council Steering Committee elections. A diverse group of ELFA members has been elected to serve on five committees representing key business sectors of... Read Story

ENGS Commercial Finance Co., a member of Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, announced the appointment of two of its employees to serve on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) committees for a two-year term. Steven Holben, CLFP, Director of... Read Story

During the 60th Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Michael DiCecco, Executive Managing Director of Huntington... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that the winner of its Advocacy Champions Award for 2021 is the Bank Business Council Steering Committee. The award recognizes the Business Council Steering Committee (BCSC) that is most engaged... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named John C. Deane to the 2021 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta made the announcement at the General Session of the 60th ELFA Annual Convention... Read Story

Fleet Advantage announced Jackie Jacobs, Senior Fleet Transaction Analyst and Project Manager, will be presenting at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 60th Annual Convention taking place October 24-26, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. Jacobs’s... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff (MH&H) announced two of its attorneys in the Secured Lending, Equipment and Transportation Finance Practice were selected to present at the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) Annual Convention, to be held in San... Read Story

The current funding environment in the equipment finance industry has been described as an ocean of liquidity, with sellers surfing and buyers swimming against the tide. ELFA Annual Convention goers will dive into funding trends and strategies during... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released the 2021 Interactive SEFA Dashboard, an online tool featuring highlights from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). This free resource allows ELFA members to quickly and easily... Read Story

Given the extraordinary nature of the current COVID-19 pandemic, to provide for the health and safety of all attendees and staff at the 2021 ELFA Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX, on Oct. 24-26, ELFA requests that all conference attendees... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Thomas Ware to receive its 2021 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the September 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for... Read Story

Wondering about the current and forecasted state of credit and collections within the equipment finance industry? ELFA’s 10th Annual Credit Manager Survey provides key insights into credit and reflects the thoughts and perspectives of executive... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for ELFA Lease & Finance Accountants Conference LIVE!, an interactive virtual conference on Sept. 14. This one-day event will provide the latest information on accounting and... Read Story

An introduction to omni-channel marketing, ways to build a content marketing strategy and a case study on bringing these elements together were the focus of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Aug. 19 webinar, “Reaching Your Customer in a... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the agenda for ELFA Operations & Technology LIVE!, an interactive virtual conference on Sept. 14. The conference will provide direction and support for equipment finance companies using... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Sasser Family Companies announced Chicago Freight Car Leasing (CFCL), a Sasser subsidiary, has won the 2021 ELFA Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by the Equipment Leasing and Finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released the August 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co. (CFCL), a Sasser Family Company, is the recipient of the 2021 Operations and Technology Excellence Award. The award-winning project will be showcased during... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the July 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the... Read Story

The equipment finance industry saw new business volume decrease 7 percent in 2020, according to the 2021 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This marked the first time in a... Read Story

The increasing reliance on technology by equipment finance companies in virtually every aspect of their businesses makes investment in software solutions a critical consideration. To assist in the decision-making process, today the Equipment Leasing... Read Story

Registration is now open for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 60th ELFA Annual Convention, scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at the JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio, TX. For the first time ever, attendees will have the option to attend... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the detailed agenda for Emergence2021 LIVE!, a virtual leadership program on July 14 for emerging talent in the equipment finance industry. The one-day event, which is focused on the theme, “Look... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the June 2021 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 71.3, steady with the May index of 72.1. The index reports... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released an updated calendar of events for the remainder of 2021. The diverse event lineup will cover a broad range of topics and formats and provide a forum for equipment finance industry professionals... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Spencer Mierzejewski, Senior Legal Counsel with Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, will share insights on benefits for banks in adopting electronic document processes in a panel discussion, “Navigating E-Docs,” as part of the Equipment & Leasing... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced plans for ELFA Credit & Collections Management LIVE!, an interactive virtual conference on June 7-8 focused on "Managing Risk in a New World.” The two-day event will address new and emerging... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions announced Randy Haug has been awarded the 2021 Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Advocacy Award. Haug is Executive Vice President, Vice Chairman and co-founder for LTi. The association will present the award at... Read Story

 Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will convene Virtual Capitol Connections on May 19. The  2021 Capitol Connections is hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.When: Wednesday, May 19, 2021Where: Online Virtual Event Who... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Randy Haug, Executive Vice President, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of LTi Technology Solutions, to receive its 2021 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2021 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award recognizes equipment finance organizations that have successfully implemented an operational... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Bonnie Michael, Vice President Legal and Compliance USA for Volvo Financial Services, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence.ELFA Legal Committee Chair Lisa Moore, Senior... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

A record 268 professionals convened online for ELFA Women’s Leadership Forum LIVE! The popular leadership development conference hosted by the ELFA Women’s Council attracted a diverse group of members, from emerging talent to seasoned professionals... Read Story

In response to the tremendous interest in the topic of electronic documents, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association presented a webinar on March 24, “eSigning and eLeasing: What Do You Want to Know?” Panelists Stephen Bisbee, Founder of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the Call for Presentations for the 60th ELFA Annual Convention. Proposals to speak at the convention, which is the largest and most important annual gathering of equipment finance professionals... Read Story

Moritt Hock & Hamroff (MH&H) announced three of its attorneys will be presenting at the 2021 Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Legal Forum LIVE! on May 4 and 5. Marc L. Hamroff, Robert S. Cohen, and Julia Gavrilov, all members of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recognized LTi Technology Solutions for 30 years of membership in the organization. ELFA is the premiere trade association representing companies in the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced plans for ELFA Legal Forum LIVE!, an interactive virtual event on May 4-5. The Forum will provide attorneys serving the equipment finance industry with critical updates on legal issues... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has recognized Merchants Bank Equipment Finance (MBEF) for 30 years of membership in the organization. “We are proud to be recognized for our 30 years of membership in ELFA, said Rick Barry... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment markets of 2021? A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2021, reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced plans to partner with TomorrowZone, a future-focused consulting firm specializing in technology trends, to help equipment finance professionals capitalize on the latest innovations to prepare... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2021, commemorating six decades of bringing industry professionals together for networking, education, advocacy and industry information. As the association looks... Read Story

Industry visionary Paul S. Gass passed away on Feb. 16. Gass was instrumental in the founding of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation and was a member of the ELFA Equipment Finance Hall of Fame.Gass entered the equipment finance industry in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced a three-part series of events celebrating Black History Month and diversity & inclusion, hosted by the ELFA Equality Committee. Professionals from across the equipment finance sector are invited... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that ELFA Women’s Leadership Forum LIVE! will take place on April 20. This interactive, one-day virtual event hosted by the ELFA Women’s Council will focus on leadership development for women at... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced a diverse lineup of events scheduled for January through April of 2021. The events will cover a broad range of topics and formats, and each will provide a forum for equipment finance industry... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced that for the first time the ELFA Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition will be delivered as a virtual event with a whole new look, feel and experience. ELFA Equipment Management LIVE!... Read Story

LTi Technology Solutions announced LTi’s Director of Account Management, Tara Aasand, has joined Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Federal Advocacy 2021 LeasePAC Steering Committee.The LeasePAC Steering Committee members are... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has responded to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposals regarding Section 1071.  The association has remained actively engaged with the CFPB to make sure Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank... Read Story

Prior to COVID-19, adopting e-signatures and e-leasing was on the list of to-dos of many equipment finance companies, but it became a priority when the pandemic struck and a return to normalcy remained unclear. During the Equipment Leasing and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the following key takeaways from the Dec. 2, meeting of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, prepared by John Bober, Chair of the ELFA Financial Accounting Committee. The FASB Meeting... Read Story

Amid industry disruption and turbulence due to the pandemic, the reputation of Independent equipment finance companies for being creative and resilient is being reinforced. A majority of participants polled during a session presented at ELFA 2020... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s Business Council Steering Committee elections. A diverse group of ELFA members has been elected to serve on five committees representing key business sectors of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed its overall new... Read Story

“Who knew that 2030 would arrive in 2020?” This question was posed at a session during ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! to highlight the impact COVID-19 has had on the business world as digital adoption has taken a quantum leap forward. Studies suggest that... Read Story

Technological change is accelerating, and with so many advancing technologies on the scene, where should equipment finance companies invest their time, energy and dollars? The panel discussion, “Emerging Technology: Hype vs Reality,” at ELFA 2020... Read Story

History was made on Nov. 10, when Outgoing ELFA Board Chair Martha Ahlers passed the leadership torch to Incoming Chair Kris Snow at the ELFA Board of Directors meeting. Snow becomes the association’s third female Chair, following Ahlers and 2007... Read Story

Key Equipment Finance executive Amy Gross has been named to the board of directors for the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), the leading industry trade association for the equipment finance industry.Gross is Executive Vice President of... Read Story

Christian Ivory, the founder of Ivory Consulting Corporation, reflected on 30 years of membership in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).“On behalf of our entire company, I would like to thank the ELFA for recognizing our 30 years of... Read Story

Leaseurope, the trade federation representing leasing and automotive rental at European level, has called on the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to “Think Small First” before extending new lease accounting rules to its IFRS for SMEs... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced its new Board of Directors and Officers. Kristine A. Snow, President, Cisco Systems Capital Corporation, is the new ELFA Board Chair and Michael DiCecco, President of Huntington Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased moderately in 2019, according to the 2020 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), in partnership with McLagan.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Jeffry D. Elliott to receive its 2020 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that more than 660 have registered for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!, the virtual learning and networking conference for the equipment finance industry on Oct. 27-28. ELFA stressed that the last day... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced three new webinars scheduled for fall 2020. The webinars are designed to provide critical information to equipment finance professionals on essential hot topics. Each event will engage experts... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the schedule of educational sessions for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!, the virtual learning and networking conference for the equipment finance industry on Oct. 27-28. The sessions cover a wide... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced the winners of its 2020 Operations and Technology Excellence Award. Volvo Financial Services is the winner of the Operations and Technology Excellence Award COVID-19 Project and TIAA... Read Story

Registration is now open for the equipment finance industry’s biggest event of the year: ELFA 2020 Business LIVE! This virtual learning and networking conference hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will take place Oct. 27-28. ELFA... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced four new webinars scheduled for August. The webinars are part of the association’s popular “Wednesday Webinars @1” series created to provide critical information to equipment finance... Read Story

The adoption by public companies of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) accounting model ASC 326-20 has coincided with one of the most challenging economic environments seen in generations. After the first quarter of reporting, the ELFA’s July 22... Read Story

New business volume grew 10.5% in the equipment finance industry in 2019, according to the 2020 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The rise in new business volume marked the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

To further the mission for equality, diversity and inclusion, both personally and within the equipment finance industry, the ELFA Equality Steering Committee sponsored the July 15 webinar “An Introduction to Unconscious Bias.” The discussion examined... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced ELFA 2020 Business Live!, a virtual learning and networking conference for all equipment finance professionals on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. This online event will replace the in-person ELFA Annual... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit for ELFA members. The toolkit is designed to support member companies in their journey toward fostering a diverse and inclusive culture within their organizations.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the 2020 ELFA Software Guide showcasing the leading software solutions for the equipment finance industry. The guide is designed to help equipment finance companies compete in the new digital... Read Story

The sales tax implications of lease re-writes and modifications are another of the ongoing challenges facing financially distressed lessees and equipment finance companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediate concerns with lease re-writes... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched new networking tools within its ELFA Engage mobile app that allow industry professionals to easily connect with each other. Users of the app—which launched earlier this year—now have new ways to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

James J. Ambrose, former Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Board Chair and longtime President of GE Healthcare Financial Services, has announced his retirement, effective June 30.Ambrose served as ELFA Chair in 2009, at a time when the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced new webinars scheduled for June and July. The webinars are part of the association’s popular “Wednesday Webinars @1” series created to provide critical information to equipment finance... Read Story

Among the many outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic are the passage of challenging legislation and the issuance of far-reaching executive orders with protections that encompass prohibiting debt collection and repossession. An examination of these... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released the following statement: “The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) in 2019 established ELFA Equality, a movement led by the ELFA Board, member organizations and association... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2020 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award recognizes equipment finance organizations that have successfully implemented an operational... Read Story

In the difficult business environment caused by the impact of COVID-19, many lessors and lenders are receiving requests from their customers for some form of payment accommodation. Navigating modification accounting, application of the Financial... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), showed overall new business volume for April was $8.2 billion, down 7 percent year-over-year. Volume was down 8 percent month-to-month from $8.9... Read Story

The current pandemic has reinforced the need for equipment finance companies to focus on their operational resiliency efforts now and for the long term. Steps to address the needs caused by the crisis and take a more holistic approach to building... Read Story

In the face of COVID-19, a growing number of equipment finance businesses are finding that being able to contract electronically is essential. For equipment finance companies looking to ramp up their e-signing and e-leasing capabilities in the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched an online course on the Equipment Finance Transaction Lifecycle. This new resource walks users step-by-step through the lifecycle of an equipment finance transaction—from origination through... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced new webinars scheduled for May. The webinars are part of the association’s “Wednesday Webinars @1” series created to provide critical information to equipment finance professionals in the face... Read Story

Among the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is an increase in fraud and cybersecurity risks in the equipment finance industry in recent months. These threats and recommendations for combatting them were among the critical topics for equipment... Read Story

The passage of the CARES Act has created as many questions as it has solutions for the companies and individuals it was designed to help. The webinar “The Federal Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Equipment Finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

What is the state of the U.S. economy and the equipment finance industry in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic? That was the focus of the webinar “Coronavirus and the U.S. Economy: Implications for the Equipment Finance Industry” hosted by the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced a series of free webinars to provide critical information to equipment finance professionals during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars will engage experts on a series of hot topics—from... Read Story

The Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA), American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA) and the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) have partnered to jointly host a... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a new video interview on important components of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This new resource provides an overview of loans available for small businesses in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched the Federal Government COVID-19 Response Resource webpage. ELFA created this new resource to provide its members with the latest information regarding how the federal government is responding to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Financing Association announced it was making changes to its event schedule reflecting new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to the COVID-19 coronavirus.“ELFA is closely monitoring and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Financing Association announced it was making changes to its April event schedule as a precautionary measure due to concerns around the COVID-19 coronavirus.“We have been closely monitoring and evaluating the situation... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched Equipment Finance Matters, a new podcast showcasing insightful interviews with leaders in the equipment finance industry. The podcast features a diverse group of executives sharing how they... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Resolvion, one of the nation’s leading skip trace and repossession management firms servicing commercial lenders, has joined the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The membership will provide Resolvion with more opportunities for... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched the ELFA Engage app, a new hub for events, information and collaboration in the equipment finance community. The app, which is available for both iOS and Android, is an easy-to-use tool for... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released its "What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2020" with industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA members. It is the 30th anniversary of the report's... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) appointed Julia Gavrilov, an attorney from Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP (MH&H), to its Foundation Research Committee (FRC). Gavrilov’s appointment is effective immediately, and she will serve a... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched a new interactive online course, Understanding the Master Lease Agreement. The course is designed for equipment finance professionals in sales, credit and documentation and anyone seeking... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the nearly $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020.Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected... Read Story

Industry icon and former Equipment Leasing and Financing Association Chair Bob Stubbs passed away on Jan. 18, 2020 at home in New Jersey. Bob was an inaugural inductee into the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame in 2014.Bob had a distinguished career in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) announced the appointment of Marc L. Hamroff, Managing Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP (MH&H), to the ELFA’s Legal Committee. He will serve a three-year term on the committee.Hamroff previously... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2020 calendar of events... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Charles Hill Jr., Human Resources Business Partner at DLL, has been named to the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association’s new Equality Steering Committee. The committee was created to foster diversity and inclusion across the association and the... Read Story

Ivory Consulting Corporation’s CEO, Scott Thacker, has been named founding chair of the steering committee for ELFA Equality, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s new diversity and inclusion initiative, and he has also been elected chair... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it has formed an Equality Steering Committee devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion across the association and the equipment finance industry. In 2018 the ELFA Board of Directors... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Crestmark Equipment Finance announced the appointment of the division’s President Thomas R. Rutherford to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Board of Directors for 2020. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association recently announced... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced the results of the association’s September 2019 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and... Read Story

During the 58th Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Martha Ahlers, President of United Leasing &... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced the inaugural winner of its Advocacy Champions Award for 2019 is the Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee.The award recognizes the Business Council Steering... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named Paul S. Gass and Frederick E. Wolfert to the 2019 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place Oct. 26 at the Chairman’s Dinner preceding the 58th ELFA... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Amur Equipment Finance (AmurEF) announced that three of its equipment finance professionals were recently appointed to positions with leading industry associations. Jacklynn Manning, CLFP, Vice President of Marketing has been elected to serve on the... Read Story

A study released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) finds compensation in the equipment finance industry grew moderately in 2018. The 2019 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey measures compensation rates for the 2018... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released the 2019 Interactive SEFA Dashboard, an online tool featuring highlights from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). This free resource allows ELFA members to quickly and easily... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a report detailing compensation practices at small and medium-sized equipment leasing and finance companies. The 2019 Small and Medium Enterprise Compensation Survey reveals trends in... Read Story

Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. (AmurEF) announced the appointment of Paul A. Larkins to its Board of Directors. In Larkins’ more than 30 years in the banking, equipment leasing and specialty finance industries he has served in many senior leadership... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The law firm Lane Powell announced that friend and colleague Malcolm Lindquist passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, after losing a courageous battle with cancer. The firm described Lindquist as a man of great integrity, wit and infectious humor, with... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar to present findings of its 2019 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA), the largest and most important source of statistical information on the $1 trillion... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released the 2019 ELFA Software Guide showcasing the leading software solutions for the equipment finance industry. The guide is designed to help equipment finance companies compete in the new digital... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced the winners of its 2019 Operations and Technology Excellence Award. Cisco Systems Capital Corporation is recognized for Project Excellence and John Deere Financial is recognized for... Read Story

New business volume grew 4.4 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2018, according to the 2019 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The rise was lower than the 6.9... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Robert S. Cohen, partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP and noted speaker on cybersecurity and the law, will lead a session at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Credit & Collections Management Conference in St. Petersburg, FL.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's online training course Fundamentals of Equipment Leasing and Finance has earned a Gold Award in the 2018 Horizon Interactive Awards. The Award annually recognizes honorable accomplishments in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced equipment finance executives from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for ELFA’s Capitol Connections event, May 15 at the Washington Court Hotel. This event is designed to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Andrew K. Alper, Vice President and Shareholder with Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C., and Marjorie Krumholz, Partner with Thompson Coburn LLP, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Moorari K. Shah, Counsel for Buckley LLP, to receive its 2019 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for March was $8.2 billion, down 10 percent year-over-year from new business volume in March 2018. Volume was up 39... Read Story

Frederick “Rick” Eugene Wolfert, 64, of Greensboro, GA, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, GA. Rick had a long and distinguished career in the equipment finance industry. He was an active... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2019 Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award. The award will be presented to up to two winners at the ELFA Operations & Technology... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), showed overall new business volume for February was $5.9 billion, down 24 percent year-over-year from new business volume in February 2018. Volume was... Read Story

Most equipment leasing and finance executives believe blockchain technology is relevant and offers a competitive advantage, but few have acted on it, according to a new report by Deborah Reuben and The Alta Group. The authors of this report advise... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Crestmark Equipment Finance (CEF) announced the appointment of the division’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jeffrey Emrich to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Operations & Technology Planning Committee for 2019. The goal of... Read Story

What: The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar that will showcase how equipment finance companies can use its Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) to solve practical business problems and benchmark their... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment markets of 2019? A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, What’s Hot/What’s Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2019, reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA... Read Story

David Normandin, CLFP, President and CEO of Wintrust Specialty Finance, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This will be Normandin’s first year to serve as a board member... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.8 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25 showed overall new business volume for December was $12.7 billion, down 1 percent year-over-year from new business volume in December 2017. Volume was... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2019 calendar of events... Read Story

The best way to kick off the new year is by investing in yourself! To help you start 2019 off right, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is offering a 25 percent New Year’s discount off the price of the new Fundamentals of Equipment Leasing... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for November was $8 billion, up 7 percent year-over-year from new business volume in November 2017. Volume was down... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it has released an innovative new data visualization tool for equipment finance companies called MySEFA. This interactive tool lets companies that participate in the association’s Survey... Read Story

Kirk S. Phillips, President and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance, has been selected to serve as Chairman on the Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). This will be... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for October was $8.9 billion, up 6 percent year-over-year from October 2017. Volume was up 5 percent month-to-month... Read Story

Jesse Johnson, Director of Sales at LTi Technology Solutions, has been elected to a second term on the ELFA’s Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee. He will continue to help push the committee initiatives that support items such as... Read Story

ENGS Commercial Finance Co. announced John Vande Moore, Chief Financial Officer, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Small Ticket Business Council Steering Committee. The Small Ticket Business... Read Story

Amy Gross, Senior Vice President, Key Government Finance, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee.The Financial Institutions Business... Read Story

Nexseer Capital announced Sohini Roy, Chief Financial Officer of Nexseer, has been elected to the ELFA Independent Middle Market Business Council Steering Committee.“I am pleased to be a part of this group of industry leaders. The role of the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s September 2018 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and are... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced it has added new language to its mission statement and 2019-2021 Strategic Plan that explicitly embraces diversity and inclusion. Earlier this year the ELFA Board of Directors established a... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), showed overall new business volume for September was $8.5 billion, down 2 percent year-over-year from new business volume in September 2017. Volume... Read Story

Daniel J. Krajewski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sertant Capital, has been elected to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Board of Directors. Also, Michael Quimby, Executive Vice President of Sertant Capital’s Fleet... Read Story

During the 57th Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months.Jud Snyder, President of BMO Harris Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named Edward A. Dahlka, Jr. to the 2018 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta made the announcement at the General Session of the 57th ELFA Annual... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased moderately in 2017, according to the 2018 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and McLagan. Industry new business volume... Read Story

From the impact of robotics technology on equipment finance to the sharing economy’s influence on evolving business models, breakout sessions of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Annual Convention Oct. 14-16 in Phoenix will prepare... Read Story

Douglas R. Williams, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of JDR Solutions Inc., has been elected to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Business Council Steering Committee.Williams will serve a two-year term on the council’s... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a report detailing compensation practices at small and medium-sized equipment leasing and finance companies. The 2018 Small and Medium Enterprise Compensation Survey reveals trends in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), showed overall new business volume for August was $8.9 billion, up 14 percent year-over-year from new business volume in August 2017.The index reports... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Deborah Reuben, CLFP, President of Reuben Creative, to receive the 2018 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched a new online dashboard featuring key data from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA). The Interactive SEFA Dashboard includes the latest data from the 2018 SEFA, as well as... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association in September filed a formal Comment Letter with The Financial Accounting Standards Board on proposed amendments to the new lease accounting standard.  The Proposed Accounting Standards Update, Leases... Read Story

Equipment finance companies collect and generate a wealth of data, but most are unsure how to leverage it to increase competitiveness in strategic ways. Those attending the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Operations & Technology... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), showed their overall new business volume for July was $8.2 billion, up 4 percent year-over-year from new business volume in July 2017. Volume was down... Read Story

To compete in today’s rapidly changing world, equipment finance companies are innovating their business processes and recognizing the value of investing in technology upgrades, according to the 2018 ELFA Software Guide released today by the Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar to present findings of its 2018 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA), the largest and most important source of statistical information on the $1 trillion... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for June was $9.1 billion, down 7 percent year-over-year from new business volume in June 2017. Volume was up 18... Read Story

New business volume grew 6.9 percent in the equipment finance industry in 2017, according to the 2018 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The rise in new business volume marked... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched a new version of its flagship training course, Fundamentals of Equipment Leasing and Finance. The completely overhauled program engages users through an interactive, online interface that... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced its 2018 Operations and Technology Excellence Award will go to CWB National Leasing Inc. The award-winning project will be showcased during ELFA’s Operations and Technology Conference... Read Story

What is the state of credit and collections in the equipment finance industry? The 8th Annual Credit Manager Survey provides some key insights. The survey results, based on feedback from 128 ELFA credit and collections leaders, were presented at the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Conrad Eimers, President of Vision Financial Group, Inc., to receive its 2018 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award.The award honors individuals who have made... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Stewart G. Abramson, Senior Managing Counsel at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, and Dominic A. Liberatore, Deputy General Counsel at DLL, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal... Read Story

The use of a stipulated loss value (SLV) formula to measure a lessor’s damages resulting from lessee defaults in equipment lease contracts will be debated during a dynamic session at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Legal Forum... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for March was $9.1 billion, up 2 percent year-over-year from new business volume in March 2017. Volume was up 18... Read Story

After solid growth in 2017, investment in equipment and software will likely continue to strengthen in 2018 and is projected to expand 8.5 percent, according to the Q2 update to the 2018 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced the silent auction held at the 2018 ELFA Equipment Management Conference raised $4,340 for charity. The funds will be donated to the Guardian Ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay, an... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Hancock Whitney Equipment Finance executive Chris Bucher has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee.Hancock Whitney Equipment Finance is... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Alta Group’s presenters at the Equipment Management Conference Feb. 25-27 in St. Petersburg, FL include Shawn Halladay, Alta’s director of professional development, who will discuss best practices in the accounting process of residual write-downs... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the equipment finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2018. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.6... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free 90-minute webinar to examine the impact of new tax reform legislation on the $1 trillion equipment finance industry on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, 2pm-3:30pm ETPresident Trump recently... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2018 calendar of events, which includes face-to-face conferences and workshops and web-based programs. Continuing education credits are available for many of the offerings. Details about... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is projected to expand 9.1 percent in 2018 according to the 2018 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The annual investment growth... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is innovating its research offerings to deliver critical data to its members in a more dynamic and accessible format. As part of this effort, the association has launched an interactive edition of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Daniel J. Krajewski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sertant Capital, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Independent Middle Market Business Council Steering Committee.The Independent... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced the results of the association’s September 2017 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named James R. Renner to the 2017 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta made the announcement this morning at the General Session of the 56th ELFA... Read Story

Harvard Partners CEO Bill Verhelle announced his firm is seeking to invest in, or purchase, small innovative U.S.-based commercial finance firms. Interest is not limited to companies already in the equipment leasing and finance industry, though he... Read Story

Diane Croessmann, a leader in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and accomplished senior leasing executive, has been appointed to the post of director of The Alta Group consultancy. She most recently served as worldwide managing... Read Story

The equipment leasing hell-or-high-water clause is “on trial” and you - the audience - will decide its fate at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Convention in Orlando.  The mock trial, taking place at 3 p.m. on Monday Oct. 23, will... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released a new report detailing compensation practices at small and medium-sized equipment leasing and finance companies. The 2017 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Compensation Survey reveals... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the September 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Joseph P. Sebik, CPA, Director of Tax at Siemens Financial Services, Inc., to receive its 2017 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have... Read Story

Mintaka Financial announced that it has received the ELFA’s 2017 Excellence in Operations and Technology Award with its fully connected platform for its independent partner originators. The partner solution includes an origination system containing a... Read Story

The Equipment  Leasing and Finance Association and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation announced that effective Sept. 1, 2017, their business address has changed to: 1625 Eye St. NW, Suite 850Washington, DC 20006 For more information, please... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

To help lessees and lessors prepare for the new lease accounting standard, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released “Quick Quiz:  Test Your Lease Accounting I.Q.” The quiz is comprised of 12 yes or no questions pertaining to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar to present findings of its 2017 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, the largest and most important source of statistical information on the $1 trillion equipment... Read Story

In order to compete in today’s rapidly changing world, equipment finance firms are innovating their business processes and recognizing the value of investing in technology upgrades, according to the 2017 Software Guide released by the Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced that its 2017 Operations and Technology Excellence Award will go to two companies: CIT Direct Capital and Mintaka Financial. The winners were selected by a subcommittee of ELFA members... Read Story

New business volume grew 2.5% in the equipment finance industry in 2016, according to the 2017 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).  The rise in new business volume marked the... Read Story

What’s the state of credit and collections in the equipment finance industry? The 7th Annual Credit Manager Survey provides some key insights. The survey results, based on feedback from close to 300 ELFA members, were presented at ELFA’s 2017 Credit... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the June 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

Andrew G. Mesches, a director with The Alta Group, will join speakers at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s annual Credit & Collections Management Conference, “Shift Happens: Navigating the Future,” where he will moderate the panel... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Robert Boyer, President of Susquehanna Commercial Finance, Inc. (soon to be renamed BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital Corp), to receive its 2017 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Barry S. Marks, founding shareholder of Marks & Associates, P.C., the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. Marks received the award on May 8 at the ELFA Legal Forum in St.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that equipment finance executives from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for ELFA’s Capitol Connections event, May 17-18 at the Washington Court Hotel. This event is designed... Read Story

During National Small Business Week, April 30-May 6, 2017, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is sharing reasons why a large majority of U.S. businesses—nearly 8 in 10—finance their equipment. In an environment of heightened... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 2.8 percent in 2017, according to the Q2 update to the 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation... Read Story

The Executive Committee of the ELFA Board met on March 11 in Naples, Florida, under the leadership of Chairman Tony Cracchiolo. The Committee, which is the association’s primary management body, meets in person three times annually to assess the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2017 Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award. The award will be presented to up to two winners at the ELFA Operations & Technology... Read Story

The Alta Group CEO John C. Deane is presenting at the ELFA-IMN Investors' Conference on Equipment Finance March 22 in New York on a panel providing an outlook on capital markets, current trends and market conditions, as well as a look back at... Read Story

What are the hottest equipment sectors in 2017? The answer is construction, medical, machine tools, high-tech/computer, plastics and trucks/trailers, according to a new survey of ELFA member asset managers and consultants. The 2017 “What’s Hot/What’s... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the February 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

The vast majority (78%) of U.S. businesses lease or finance their equipment, and today the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association released a new infographic highlighting why this method of equipment acquisition is so popular. The “8 Reasons to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has earned a Platinum Award in the 2017 AVA Digital Awards, an international competition that recognizes excellence in digital communication. ELFA was recognized for the redesign of its flagship website... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame Class of 2017. The program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the equipment finance... Read Story

Onset Financial's General Counsel, Scott Finlinson recently accepted an appointment to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association Legal Committee. He will serve until November 2019. Before joining Onset Financial full-time, Finlinson was an... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over... Read Story

Key Equipment Finance Vice President Colleen Daly has joined the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's communications committee, which guides the association's internal and external communications. Daly, who joined Key Equipment Finance in 2004... Read Story

Quentin Cote, EVP, Mintaka Financial has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Small Ticket Business Council Steering Committee. Quentin has spent his career in the specialty finance sector, lending... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2017 calendar of events... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.0% in 2017, according to the Annual 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. After a likely contraction in 2016... Read Story

Amur Equipment Finance (AmurEF), announced that Co-President and Chief Operating Officer Malia K. Du Mont has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Independent Middle Market Business Council Steering... Read Story

Jesse Johnson, senior sales executive at LeaseTeam, Inc., has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee.The Service Providers Business Council... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their... Read Story

David S. Wiener of The Alta Group has been re-elected to serve on the Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. This is the second two-year term for Wiener, an Alta Managing Director... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation) announced the officers of its Board of Trustees who will serve in 2017. Board Officers serving are William Verhelle, Member, Harvard Partners LLC as Chair; Scott Thacker, Chief Executive Officer... Read Story

Jon Gerson, President of Executive Solutions, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee.The Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee... Read Story

Kirk Phillips, President and CEO of Wintrust Commercial Finance has been re-elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee.  The Financial Institutions... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced the results of the association’s September 2016 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and... Read Story

When the U.S. Federal Reserve took a deep breath and raised its key interest rate, which had been sitting for so long at near-zero, it was hailed as a sign that the economy had finally shaken off the shackles of the Great Recession, and the confident... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has launched a fully redesigned website at www.elfaonline.org that provides user-friendly access to the latest information and resources concerning the $1 trillion equipment finance industry. The... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Mike Wiedemer, National Sales Director of First American Equipment Finance, has been elected to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA’s) Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee. He joins as First American CEO Alan... Read Story

Today, during the 55th Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Anthony Cracchiolo, President and CEO of U.S... Read Story

International Decision Systems, Inc. (IDS), the leading provider of equipment finance software, announced today the promotion of Katie Emmel to Chief Operating Officer.“Ms. Emmel brings a wealth of industry knowledge and deep IDS product experience... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced an initiative to educate its membership about the business benefits of adopting electronic documents known as “e-chattel paper.” The initiative will encourage members to use e-chattel paper and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named Sudhir P. Amembal, Chairman and CEO of Amembal & Halladay, to the 2016 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta made the announcement this morning... Read Story

October’s issue of Equipment Leasing and Finance (ELFA) Magazine prominently features three ECS Financial employees, Sinead Murphy, Tobey Wilson, and Anne Dalgaard on the cover. The image honors them for their commitment to the finance industry and... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to contract -0.5 percent in 2016, according to the Q4 update to the 2016 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation lowered... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the September 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased modestly in 2015, according to the 2016 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and McLagan. For the sixth consecutive year... Read Story

Ivory Consulting Corporation is proud to announce that Senior Consultant, Ray James, was selected by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) to receive its 2016 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. This award honors those who... Read Story

John A. Hurt, formerly the senior vice president of technology for MB Equipment Finance, has joined The Alta Group as a director in its Digital Business Advisory Practice. He has more than 20 years of executive experience in information technology... Read Story

The Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA) Conference Sept. 21-23 at Niagara Falls, Ontario, will feature presentations focused on Evolving in Turbulent Times, with Ralph Petta’s discussion about the challenges and opportunities of doing... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Ray James, Senior Consultant for Ivory Consulting Corporation, to receive its 2016 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made... Read Story

Robert Fagan, Vice President of Collections at Eastern Funding, has been invited by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) to join its Credit and Collections Management Planning Committee for 2017.The committee serves as an information... Read Story

ELFA Announces Lease and Finance Accountants Conference Sept. 12-14, 2016 What: 2016 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference, hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance AssociationWhen: Sept. 12-14, 2016Where: Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Equipment finance companies looking to stay competitive in a digital world are recognizing the value of investing in technology upgrades, according to the 2016 Software Guide released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Whether to meet... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the August 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a free one-hour webinar to present findings of its 2016 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, the largest and most important source of statistical information on the $1 trillion equipment... Read Story

For the seventh year in a row, the much anticipated Collections Effectiveness Survey was presented and well received at ELFA’s 2016 Credit and Collections Management Conference, June 5-7 in Denver, Colorado. The survey was started in 2010 to bring... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

New business volume grew 12.4% in the equipment finance industry in 2015, according to the 2016 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released today by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).  The rise in new business volume... Read Story

LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (LEAF) announced winning the 2016 ELFA Operations and Technology Excellence Award.The ELFA Operations and Technology Excellence Award recognizes equipment finance organizations taking the lead in developing inventive... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story

2016 Capitol Connections, hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will be held Wednesday, May 18 – Thursday, May 19 at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, D.C. Attendees will include Presidents, CEOs and senior executives of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Alan Mogol, Principal at Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. Mogol received the award May 2 at the ELFA Legal Forum in San Francisco. ELFA... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) , which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2016 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2016 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award will be presented to up to two winners at the ELFA Operations & Technology Conference... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the equipment finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has released a host of new user-friendly tools to help lessors and lessees prepare for new lease accounting rules issued recently by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The association is... Read Story

Ralph Petta, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, released the following statement regarding the new lease accounting standard issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB):“We welcome the release of the new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Quick Bridge Funding, a privately-held, Inc. 500 financial services firm, announced it has been named a leader and winner in the 2016 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group based on internally building its new innovative... Read Story

Staying competitive in a digital world is making replacement of front- and back-end systems a top priority for equipment finance firms, reveals the 2015/2016 Business Technology Performance Index (BTPI) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association and the CLFP Foundation announced a joint collaboration to support and advance the Certified Lease & Finance Professional credential, the preeminent designation for equipment finance professionals.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced two new opportunities for lessors to learn about forthcoming changes to the lease accounting standard: a one-hour web seminar on Feb. 9 and a one-day workshop on March 2. Both events are... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016. Given U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s new President and CEO Ralph Petta announced three staff promotions, effective Jan. 1. Julie Benson, Vice President, Membership Marketing - Julie Benson joined ELFA in 2013 as Director of Membership.... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2016 calendar of events... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released a new educational tool that addresses impending changes to the lease accounting standard. The white paper, “Changes in Lease Accounting: The Benefits of Equipment Lease Financing Remain,” is... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced the results of the association’s September 2015 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and... Read Story

On Oct. 27, during the 54th Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. William Stephenson, CEO and Chairman of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has named seven industry leaders to the 2015 Class of the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame. ELFA Chairman Robert Rinaldi, Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Industrial Finance, Inc., announced the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their... Read Story

How do Independent equipment finance companies raise capital today when banks are focused on managing regulatory compliance, anticipating new legislation and dealing with increased competition? This is the key question to be addressed in an Oct. 27... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the October 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

On the opening day of the ELFA Convention, panelists from The Alta Group, Genpact and Equipment Data Associates will invite attendees to join them in mapping the customer journey through leasing, and in sharing ideas about how it can be re-energized... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 4.1 percent in 2015, according to the Q4 update to the 2015 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announces that Heather Staverman, CMP, has joined the organization as Director of Meetings and Exhibits, effective Sept. 10. In this position, Staverman will plan, manage, implement and promote several... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Lesley Sterling, ELFA Vice President of Business and Professional Development, to receive its 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased modestly in 2014, according to the 2015 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and McLagan. For the fifth consecutive year... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

As the U.S. economy continues to improve and new technology solutions enter the marketplace, equipment finance companies are modernizing their IT systems and using technology in new ways to solve problems and create opportunity. The 2015 Software... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is hosting a one-hour webinar to present findings of its 2015 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, the largest and most important source of statistical information available on the $903 billion equipment... Read Story

New business volume grew 6.7% in the equipment finance industry in 2014, according to the 2015 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released today by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). The rise in new business volume marked... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announces that its 2015 Operations and Technology Excellence Award will go to two companies: Element Financial Corporation and Quick Bridge Funding, LLC. The winners were selected by a subcommittee... Read Story

Wheeler Business Consulting LLC has published its first book, Call to Action.  Scott A. Wheeler CLFP, a thirty-four year veteran in the commercial equipment leasing and finance industry, has compiled his favorite sales tips into an easy-to-read... Read Story

Napier Park Global Capital (“Napier Park”) announced that Joseph Lane has joined the firm’s private equity group, Napier Park Financial Partners, as a managing director. “We are excited to welcome Joe to Napier Park,” said Manu Rana, managing... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) informational end-user website, Equipment Finance Advantage, has been honored with two awards for communications excellence. The website, at www.EquipmentFinanceAdvantage.org, is a winner in the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the June 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

How do you stay ahead of the curve in credit and collections management, even with an uptick in new business volume? When senior credit and collections executives gather in Washington, D.C., next month for the Equipment Leasing and Finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Valerie Hayes Jester, President of Brandywine Capital Associates, Inc., to receive its 2015 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award, named for ELFA’s former... Read Story

What: 2015 Capitol Connections, hosted by the Equipment Leasing and Finance AssociationWhen: Wednesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 14Where: Washington Court Hotel, Washington, D.C. Who Attends: Presidents, CEOs and senior executives of ELFA member... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has awarded Barbara Goodstein, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. Goodstein received the award at the ELFA Legal Forum in Nashville. ELFA Legal Committee... Read Story

LeaseTeam announced that the company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Russ Hallberg; its Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman, Randy Haug; and its Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer, Jeff Van Slyke, will... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

For banks involved in the equipment leasing and asset finance business, regulatory agency requirements stemming from the “Great Recession” have forced banks to assign higher levels of loss to equipment-based defaults and thus allocate a higher level... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2015 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has responded to a new proposal regarding credit risk under the Basel framework. ELFA is calling for risk weighting treatment for commercial leases and loans backed by capital equipment, in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2015 Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award. The award will be presented to up to two winners at the ELFA Operations & Technology... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame Class of 2015. The program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the equipment finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

In a release from White Clarke Group, CEO – Americas Jonathan Dodds said over much of last year, the U.S. showed the rest of the world the way in terms of economic growth, and the momentum in the economy is being reflected in the performance of the... Read Story

Nearly 300 asset managers, equipment appraisers and remarketers will convene in Miami, Feb. 22-24, for the 26th Annual ELFA Equipment Management Conference. The conference will allow professionals in the equipment leasing and finance industry to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced that President and CEO William G. Sutton, CAE, will retire at the end of 2015 and that ELFA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors have voted unanimously to name Chief Operating... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Visitors to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) end-user website, Equipment Finance Advantage, will find new enhancements that make it a more powerful resource than ever for helping businesses take advantage of the benefits of... Read Story

Favorable Economic and Financing Conditions Will Drive Replacement and Expansion SpendingThe Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $903 billion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2015 calendar of events... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $903 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has announced the results of the association’s September 2014 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has established the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame to annually recognize individuals who have made unique, significant or lasting contributions to the equipment finance industry throughout their... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

On Oct. 21, during the 53rd Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Robert “Bob” Rinaldi, CEO of Commercial... Read Story

The equipment finance market is projected to reach $903 billion in 2014, according to 2014 State of the Equipment Finance Industry Report  released at the 53rd Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The study, published... Read Story

A new study by PayNet shows that equipment finance lenders can achieve double digit growth through a smarter application process.  Although credit approval rates vary by lender and market segments, PayNet’s recent study addressing small ticket... Read Story

VeriStor Systems, an advanced IT solutions provider specializing in virtual infrastructure and enterprise private, public and hybrid cloud services and solutions, today announced that Bob Necessary has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

eOriginal, Inc. announced that a leading equipment leasing firm has selected eOriginal SmartSign® eSignature and eAsset™ Management Services to enhance its business processes, accelerate sales and improve the customer experience. “eOriginal has long... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has selected  John Bober, Global Technical Controller for GE Capital, to receive its 2014 Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased modestly in 2013, according to the 2014 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and McLagan. For the fourth consecutive year... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the August 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is mourning the passing of Michael J. Fleming, who served as the association’s President for 27 years. Mike passed away Aug. 19 after a long but valiant fight with cancer.The family would appreciate... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that Odessa Technologies’ implementation of LeaseWave® at BB&T Equipment Finance Corporation has won the Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award for 2014.  This marks the fourth time in... Read Story

In order to make well informed credit decisions, one tool that credit and risk professionals in the equipment finance industry rely on is financial statement analysis. Now, a new online course is available from the Equipment Leasing and Finance... Read Story

International Decision Systems (IDS) announced that a major implementation of its InfoLease® and Rapport® equipment finance solutions is the recipient of the 2014 Operations and Technology Excellence Award from the Equipment Leasing and Finance... Read Story

Equipment Finance Advisor is pleased to announce the newest expansion of its innovative online publishing platform with the launch of the Monthly Industry/Economic Data Blast. Aggregated from numerous sources, the Monthly Industry/Economic Data Blast... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced that its 2014 Operations and Technology Excellence Award will go to two companies: BB&T Equipment Finance Corporation and Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. The winners were selected by... Read Story

New business volume grew 9.3% in the equipment finance industry in 2013, according to the 2014 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released today by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The growth in volume was down from the 16.4%... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

As the U.S. economy continues to improve and new technology solutions enter the marketplace, equipment finance companies are modernizing their IT systems and using technology in new ways to solve problems and create opportunity. The 2014 Software... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Robert J. Rinaldi, CEO of King Commercial Finance, to receive its 2014 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award, named for ELFA’s former Vice President of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Equipment Finance Advisor is pleased to announce the addition of a new monthly Personnel Headlines Blog beginning today. Featured the first week of every month, this blog will summarize the personnel headlines gathered for the entire prior month by... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the March 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

ELFA is mourning the loss of long-time member, industry leader and ELFA Director Jim McGrane, who passed away on March 13. EverBank has provided the following statement: It is with heavy hearts that we tell you that our friend and colleague, Jim... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Construction, oil/gas/energy and trucks/trailers are the hottest equipment sectors of 2014, according to a survey of 100 asset managers and consultants to be released at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 26th Annual Equipment Management... Read Story

Equipment leasing and finance veteran Bob Rinaldi joined King Commercial Finance as chief executive officer (CEO) in January, teaming up with Scott Hawkins, the president, in leading this St. Louis, Mo.–based national equipment finance company.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the January 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2014 calendar of events... Read Story

Economic Improvement and Favorable Financing Conditions Will Drive Capital Spending This YearThe Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $827 billion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the December 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.1% in 2014 as economic conditions solidify and business confidence continues to recover, according to the Annual 2014 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has released three new resources to help businesses take advantage of the benefits of equipment finance.  The multimedia resources—a video, a digital toolkit and an infographic—highlight how... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $827 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

Michael A. Toglia, Publisher of Equipment Finance Advisor and ABL Advisor has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Service Providers Business Council Steering Committee.The Service Providers... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s September 2013 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and are... Read Story

William G. Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association and the 2013 Financial Services “Good Scout” Award from the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

During the 52nd Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Adam D. Warner, President of Key Equipment Finance... Read Story

The equipment finance market is projected to reach $827 billion in 2013, according to the 2013 State of the Equipment Finance Industry Report released today at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The study... Read Story

A recent study by PayNet, Inc., a firm that risk management tools to the commercial credit industry compares growth rates and projected default rates of major equipment sectors identifying safe and higher growth sectors.  This data is derived from... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.3% in 2013, according to the Q4 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. Equipment and software... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has posted an article by Bill Bosco, Principal of Leasing 101, and member of the ELFA Financial Accounting Committee, on the lease accounting project to the ELFA website.  The article notes that... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched a new video highlighting the benefits of ELFA membership for companies in the $725 billion equipment finance sector. The video, “The Value of ELFA Membership,” showcases a diverse group of... Read Story

Compensation in the equipment finance industry rose for the third year in a row in 2012, according to the 2013 Equipment Leasing and Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and McLagan. For the third... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) raised serious concerns that a revised proposal to change lease accounting rules would increase the cost and complexity of lease accounting without significantly improving the quality and relevance... Read Story

Lessees and Lessors are Encouraged to Submit Comment Letters by the September 13th Deadline  CG Commercial Finance (CGCF) released an animated video outlining the issues and implications related to lease accounting changes proposed by FASB and IASB... Read Story

Calls for Boards to Reevaluate the Leases ProjectWilliam G. Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, released the following statement highlighting recent developments that add to mounting evidence that the... Read Story

Today  ELFA President and CEO William G. Sutton, CAE, sent the following message to all ELFA members: We need your help! You and your customers have only two weeks left to comment on the lease accounting Exposure Draft. ELFA is urging all lessees... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the August 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced that its 2013 Operations and Technology Excellence Award will go to two companies: TCF Equipment Finance, Inc., and SunPower Corporation. The winners were selected by a subcommittee of... Read Story

BBVA Compass announced it now offers equipment leasing and financing to companies across the nation that need everything from new aircraft to rail cars and medical equipment. The company said the bank is stepping into this market as the ongoing... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has selected Kevin P. Prykull, Senior Vice President and Credit Executive at PNC Equipment Finance, LLC, to receive its 2013 Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the July 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

On July 9, ELFA's lease accounting team—members Rod Hurd, John Bober and Bill Bosco and Chief Operating Officer Ralph Petta—met at the offices of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in Norwalk, Conn., to discuss the lease accounting Exposure... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 4.8 percent in 2013, according to the Q3 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation decreased... Read Story

New business volume grew 16.4% in the equipment finance industry in 2012, according to the 2013 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The growth in volume was on par with the 16.5%... Read Story

International Decision Systems (IDS) announced the release of InfoLease 10, which combines a new open architecture with best-in-class InfoLease functionality that is trusted by customers worldwide to manage their mission-critical portfolios. ... Read Story

As the economy improves and as equipment leasing and finance companies prepare for the upcoming lease accounting changes, more are upgrading their technology—front end, back end, and enterprise-wide. The 2013 Software Guide released today by the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the June 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association will hold a web seminar, “Changes in Lease Accounting: Analysis and Implications for Your Business,” on Thursday, June 27, 12:30pm-2pm ET. The web seminar will analyze the lease accounting Exposure Draft... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the May 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story

William G. Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, today released the following statement regarding the exposure draft published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Julia Pierce, President at Pierce Capital, to receive its 2013 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award, named for ELFA’s former Vice President of Federal... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has awarded Mark Kohler, General Counsel for Syndications at GE Capital Americas, the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. Kohler received the award at the ELFA Legal Forum on May 6 in... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announces it is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Service Award, which honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to the association and the equipment finance industry.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the April 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5.6 percent in 2013, according to the Q2 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The Foundation... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the March 2013 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting member nominations for its 2013 Operations & Technology Excellence (O&TE) Award. The O&TE Award will be presented to two winners at the ELFA Operations & Technology... Read Story

Michigan-based TIP Capital announces the hire of two leasing industry professionals, Jim Merrilees and Bruce Braviroff, as Vice Presidents of National Accounts for the Specialty Markets Group, which works with equipment manufacturers nationwide to... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that Julie Benson has joined the organization as Director of Membership. In this position, Benson will lead ELFA's efforts to recruit, retain and renew members as well as oversee the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announces that Megan Kueck has joined the organization as Director of State Government Relations, effective Feb. 4. In this position, Kueck will monitor, analyze and advocate on state legislation... Read Story

Equipment management professionals from the equipment leasing and finance industry will gather at the 25th Annual Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition, Feb. 24-26 in Tampa, Fla, to evaluate current market conditions, portfolio quality and... Read Story

Daniel Krajewski, Vice President of Business Development at Direct Capital, has been named the Chair of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association’s Captive & Vendor Finance Business Council Steering Committee. Krajewski brings more than 20 years of... Read Story

TBF Financial reported gaining six major business opportunities recently from companies committed to selling charge-offs in the first half of 2013,  a far greater number than ever before in the 15-year history of the company, said Brett Boehm... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) which represents the $725 billion equipment finance sector, today revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013.  Given that every year U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government... Read Story

The ELFA community is mourning the loss of long-time member Dennis Neumann, Chief Executive Officer of BNY Capital Funding, who passed away suddenly on Jan. 4. Neumann contributed to the association in countless ways. He served as 2004-2005 ELFA... Read Story

Members of the equipment leasing and finance industry will have multiple opportunities to network and engage in business and professional development this year. The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has released its 2013 calendar of events... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $725 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the December 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases its 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today.  The report, which is focused on the $725 billion equipment leasing and finance industry, forecasts equipment... Read Story

U.S. businesses and government agencies will finance more than $742 billion in equipment acquisitions in 2013, according to the U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012-2013, released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.  The study... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has launched a new website, www.EquipmentFinanceAdvantage.org, to help businesses take advantage of all the benefits of equipment leasing and finance. The Equipment Finance Advantage website is a... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for October was $7.6 billion, up 27... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the November 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

Kirk Phillips, Senior Vice President, AIG Commercial Asset Finance, has been re-elected to serve on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's Financial Institutions Business Council Steering Committee. The Financial Institutions Business... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the results of the association’s September 2012 Business Council Steering Committee elections. The Business Council Steering Committees are the association’s primary constituent bodies and are... Read Story

Sustained economic growth spurred an increase in compensation among originators in the equipment finance industry in 2011, according to the 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for September was $8.2 billion, up... Read Story

During the 51st Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the association announces its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve during the next 12 months. Richard J. Remiker, President of Huntington... Read Story

The equipment finance market will exceed $740 billion in 2013, according to preliminary data released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation from the forthcoming U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012-2013.  The Foundation revealed the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the October 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

PayNet, a firm that provides risk management tools to the commercial credit industry shows moderate loan delinquencies stand at 1.40% now while they bottomed at 1.60% in 2006 during the last expansionary cycle. Furthermore, AbsolutePD®, a leading... Read Story

Today, during the 51st Annual Convention of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, the association’s Board of Directors issued a Policy Statement on Comprehensive Tax Reform. The statement outlines key principles the association, which... Read Story

International Decision Systems (IDS) announced that the company is being recognized for 30 years of membership in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), the premier trade association representing financial services organizations from... Read Story

Jim Merrilees, CLP, has joined Great American Insurance Group as a Business Development Consultant. He is working with the Specialty Equipment Services division, a leading provider of insurance products and services to the equipment finance... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases a new quarterly update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today.  The report, which is focused on the $628 billion equipment leasing and finance industry... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for August was $6.9 billion, up 21%... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the September 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of... Read Story

CFO.com reports the new lease accounting proposal agreed upon by the FASB and IASB is still getting pummeled by finance executives. Ralph Petta, chief operating officer at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) notes that the boards’... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced Andy Fishburn has joined the organization as Vice President of Federal Government Relations, effective September 10. Fishburn will direct and operate all aspects of the association’s... Read Story

The annual business meeting of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) was held this year on Friday, September 14, during NEFA’s Funding Symposium at the Renaissance Washington, DC DuPont Circle Hotel, in Washington, DC.  Officers and... Read Story

Ecologic Leasing Services announced that the company has released a new version of LeaseAccelerator that is designed to enable equipment lessees, the users of leased equipment, to transition in the most efficient and effective manner to the expected... Read Story

TBF Financial, LLC, based in Deerfield , announced today that its principal, Brett Boehm, has been appointed to the Credit and Collections Planning Committee of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).This committee helps the national... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has announced it may withdraw its support for the proposal to develop a new lease accounting standard, calling the current proposal “fraught with difficulties.” In a letter to the Financial... Read Story

The Bank of Birmingham announced the expansion of its business services to include equipment lease financing. Equipment lease and finance transactions enable companies to acquire the equipment they need to grow their businesses and according to the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for July was $6.6 billion, up 15.8... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Andrew Mesches, a 30-year veteran of the equipment leasing industry, to receive its 2012 Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the August 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for June was $8 billion, up 9.5... Read Story

An increasing number of equipment leasing and finance companies are seeking to modernize their information technology (IT) systems due to an improving economy and new features that helping companies make the business case for their investment... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

New business volume grew 16.5% in the equipment finance industry in 2011, according to the 2012 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released today by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The growth in volume surpassed the 3.9%... Read Story

LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. (“LEAF”) was recently notified that it has been selected as the winner of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (“ELFA”) prestigious 2012 Operations & Technology Excellence Award. The award is presented... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced that its 2012 Operations & Technology Excellence Award will go to two companies: LEAF Commercial Capital, Inc. and AIG Commercial Asset Finance. The winners were selected by a subcommittee of... Read Story

The Alta Group, a global consultancy, provided market research and equipment finance industry insight to CI Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm to support CI Capital’s acquisition of Total Fleet Solutions (TFS) of Holland, Ohio.... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases a new quarterly update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook today.  The report, which is focused on the $628 billion equipment leasing and finance industry... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for May was $6.2 billion, up 10.7... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the June 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both... Read Story

According to a posting on the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association web site, ELFA members met with the Securities & Exchange Commission’s Office of Structured Finance during ELFA’s Capitol Connections conference in May to discuss the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced the new David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award. The award will be presented annually to an ELFA member volunteer who has made an extraordinary contribution to the association’s... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for April was $6.1 billion, up 20... Read Story

Key Equipment Finance, one of the nation’s largest bank-held equipment finance companies and an affiliate of KeyCorp announced that President Adam D. Warner, who is also vice chairman for the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) board of... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched a new resource to help equipment manufacturers and vendors provide financing to their customers. The Manufacturer & Vendor Resource Center is a starting point for manufacturers to learn the... Read Story

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the... Read Story