The Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation released the ninth edition of The Certified Lease & Finance Professionals’ Handbook. The handbook is available for purchase on Amazon in a paperback version, with a Kindle version to be available soon. read more

MAR 9, 2022 - 6:53 am

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation announced its 2021 board of directors, including those who will serve on the executive committee as officers. Nate Gibbons of Innovation Finance was named president and Jenny Wood of Orion First Financial was named vice president. read more

JAN 25, 2021 - 6:36 am

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation gathered nearly 250 CFLPs and associates for a 15-minute virtual celebration of their designation. Due to COVID-19, the event was changed from several local gatherings to one 15-minute Zoom call. read more

AUG 31, 2020 - 7:00 am

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation presented the 2019 Cindy Spurdle Award of Excellence to Rob Boyer, CLFP at the NEFA Fall Funding Symposium in Atlanta, GA. read more

OCT 21, 2019 - 6:00 am

With a record-breaking year on the books, the equipment finance industry has benefitted from a lengthy economic expansion. While it can be easy to relax into the false sense of security a period of abundance can bring, credit managers continue to exercise caution, keeping a vigilant eye out for the slightest negative signs or factors that may affect business.... read more

January/February 2018

After wrapping up a stable year, political power has shifted in Washington, and delinquency is on the rise. Four credit managers weigh in on positive and negative trends that may be in store for 2017, emphasizing the importance of ongoing vigilance and prudence in their never-ending quest to balance risk and reward.... read more

January/February 2017