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Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 20% in May

Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 20% in May

"Even more robust demand for financing is being constrained by supply chain shortages in several economic subsectors."

By Matthew Heller | June 23, 2021

Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 4% in March

Equipment Finance Borrowings Jump 4% in March

“We are starting to see pent-up demand for goods and services leading to expanded capital budgets for equipment to produce it."

By Matthew Heller | April 23, 2021

Equipment Finance Borrowings Dip 7% in April

Equipment Finance Borrowings Dip 7% in April

Lenders are suffering from "the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, with volume levels and portfolio quality metrics both falling in tandem."

By Matthew Heller | May 27, 2020

Equipment Financing Nosedives

Growth Companies

Equipment Financing Nosedives

New business volumes dropped substantially in July and are off 8% compared with 2015, says ELFA.

By Vincent Ryan | August 25, 2016

Slow-to-No Business Investment Growth Seen

Slow-to-No Business Investment Growth Seen

A sputtering economy, a contraction in trade, and political uncertainty are having an impact on U.S. business investment, says the ELFF.

By Christopher Hosford | July 13, 2016

New Equipment Lending Drops 10%

New Equipment Lending Drops 10%

“Sluggish activity to begin the second quarter seems to have continued the relatively soft Q1," said ELFA's chief executive.

By Matthew Heller | May 24, 2016

Equipment Financing Credit Quality Slips

Equipment Financing

Equipment Financing Credit Quality Slips

Origination volume in February was nearly flat, and receivables over 30 days and charge-offs 'inched upward,' says ELFA.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 23, 2016

Lease Accounting Rules Raise Ire Down to the Wire

Lease Accounting Rules Raise Ire Down to the Wire

Ahead of a key deadline for comments on a new lease-accounting proposal, more discord over the rules surfaces. Equipment lease- financing firms wonder if global convergence can be achieved.

By Kathy Hoffelder | September 9, 2013

Standards-Setters Near Leasing Finish Line

Standards-Setters Near Leasing Finish Line

FASB and IASB are moving closer towards a converged final standard on how to account for leases. But several sticking points remain.

By Kathy Hoffelder | May 16, 2013

When Is an Asset not an Asset?

When Is an Asset not an Asset?

A new lease accounting proposal by regulators is still getting pummeled by finance executives.

By Kathy Hoffelder | September 14, 2012