Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

ELFA president and CEO Leigh Lytle was recently featured in Bloomberg News discussing the critical importance of full business interest deductibility for the $1 trillion equipment finance industry and the broader U.S. economy. ? ELFA is championing the right policy for today, ensuring businesses can once again unlock massive savings, drive investment, and power economic prosperity. As Leigh comments in the article, full deductibility on all interest payments “is good for American business.”?

Are You Experienced? In the new issue of Equipment Leasing & Finance magazine, learn about the ELFA Innovation Experience! This dynamic, year-round program is designed to equip members with the tools and insights they need to innovate consistently through their organizations. Whether it’s navigating technological and regulatory changes, addressing the evolving technology landscape or updating key processes, ELFA is helping members put innovation into action. ? ? For all the latest news from ELFA and the industry, get the Mar/Apr issue. https://lnkd.in/e_jbNpfy ? #innovation #WeAreELFA #equipmentfinance

NEW RELEASE??: The CapEx Finance Index (CFI) was released today showing new business volume among surveyed ELFA member companies rose 3.7% M/M. Year-over-year NBV declined by 7.4% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. Our forecast framework, which uses past values of CFI and durable goods orders to predict future changes in topline durable goods orders, expects a 0.47% contraction in new orders in February. Commenting on the results, Peter Bullen, Executive Vice President and Group Head, Key Equipment Finance, said, "KeyBank remains optimistic as credit quality continues well within historical norms, capital is abundant and the desire for earning assets is strong. We are also encouraged to see a significant rebound from Key Equipment Finance clients in equipment financing demand compared to last year at this time. At the same time, we remain vigilant of the potential impact of new tariffs and general economic uncertainty on capital spending.”.” Read the full CFI report with data on NBV, aging of receivables, average losses, credit approval ratios and change in headcount. https://lnkd.in/eQHRrMSb #equipmentfinance #capex #economy #durablegoods

Congratulations to the 17 attendees who “graduated” from this week’s Principles of Equipment Leasing and Finance Workshop! Over 2 1/2 days, these professionals—from 10 member companies, spanning from Northern Virginia to Puerto Rico—dedicated their time and energy to deepening their knowledge of the industry. Kyle Alexandre, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association Kiavash Bazzaz, Atlantic Union Equipment Finance Yvette Bostic, Trans Lease, Inc. Juan C. Casas, Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc. Sebastian Casellas, Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc. Sarah Davis-Espinoza, Verdant Commercial Capital LLC Denise Droste, Verdant Commercial Capital LLC Vadim Firfa, CSC Leasing Company Vincent Formica, Verdant Commercial Capital LLC Roxhensa Kardhiqi, EverBank Vendor Equipment Finance Fernando Lopez-Flores, CIBC Kevin Majewski, TD Equipment Finance, Inc. Luis Rodriguez Alfonso, Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc. Brigid Ryan, Fifth Third Bank, National Association Almir Toporan, Atlantic Union Equipment Finance Dakota Watters, Verdant Commercial Capital LLC Xin Zheng, Farm Credit Leasing A big thank you to our expert instructor, Kevin Prykull, for leading an engaging and insightful workshop! There are two more Principles Workshops scheduled this year - June and September. If you're interested, go to: https://lnkd.in/eN6YzPzt. Questions? Contact me at [email protected].

What an incredible event! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. With our sessions, attendees had the opportunity to hear from speakers who are keeping us up-to-date on the variety of asset classes and participate in our on-site equipment tour. Our exhibition hall was a hub of activity, and we thank all 37 companies for joining us in making this conference impactful and successful. This event wouldn't have been possible without our sponsors. Thank you, Taylor & Martin, RTR Services, Inc., Asset Compliant Solutions (ACS), Nassau Asset Management, Equipment International Capital Equipment, LLC, InPlace Auction, LLC, and Nations Capital, LLC, for the investment in making this a successful event. ELFA has kicked off its 2025 event calendar. Learn more about other upcoming conferences and workshops happening across the country. https://lnkd.in/emPrqtmw

We are pleased to announce that Daryl Muller has joined ELFA as our new Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary. Daryl brings a proven track record in organizational leadership and strategic operations, most recently serving as Managing Vice President of Membership and Special Advisor to the CEO at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). His expertise in driving engagement and expanding membership will be invaluable as we continue to enhance operational excellence and deliver greater value to our members. In his new role, Daryl will focus on optimizing internal operations, strengthening collaboration, and positioning ELFA for long-term success. He’s already making an impact—engaging with leadership, key stakeholders, and members, including at our Executive Roundtable. Please join us in welcoming Daryl to ELFA! We’re excited to collaborate and shape the future of equipment leasing and finance together. #ELFA #MemberValue #EquipmentLeasing #EquipmentFinance

The equipment finance industry runs on strong partnerships, strategic funding, and innovative capital solutions. That’s why the National Funding Conference is a can’t-miss event for industry leaders looking to connect with top funding sources and navigate today’s evolving economic landscape. With over 65+ funding sources and hundreds of industry professionals expected, the 36th National Funding Conference takes place April 15-17 at the Hilton Palmer House in Chicago. Don't miss your chance to optimize your funding strategies and expand your lender network. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ep2WMXQC #ELFAFundingConference #EquipmentFinance #FundingSolutions #FinanceLeadership

Is your company participating in ELFA's annual Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) Survey? Among the benefits of taking the survey are receiving a free copy of the SEFA report, and customized Individual Company Data Sheet and MySEFA interactive dashboard, which can be used to evaluate how your operations compare to the competition, explore new verticals, and more! If you haven’t received a SEFA data response form, contact [email protected]. Your responses contribute to the most comprehensive source of statistical information available on the $1 trillion equipment leasing and finance industry.? Responses are expected by March 21. Learn more https://lnkd.in/eQJ9ZHQb

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