Traditional lenders face a choice: adapt to a faster, more transparent sales environment or risk being left behind. This piece explores how technology-driven platforms are redefining how — and how fast — equipment financing gets done.... read more

May/June 2025

Right-to-repair laws are extending the life of everything from tractors to tablets — and asset finance providers must adapt fast or risk falling behind in a world where the asset, not the contract, drives value.... read more

May/June 2025

Rising interest rates and political uncertainty stifled M&A activity in 2024, but optimism is building for a rebound in 2025 as market conditions improve. With a more stable economic outlook and renewed investor interest, James Jackson outlines why deal flow in the equipment finance sector is expected to pick up in the coming year.... read more

March/April 2025

As economic challenges and regulatory pressures tested the equipment finance industry in 2024, banks responded with bold strategies like embracing technology, honing in on specific markets and forging transformative partnerships. Discover how key players adapted, new entrants thrived and private credit funds reshaped the market in this comprehensive review of bank activity in equipment finance this year.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

Of the nearly 160 stories and videos posted to Monitor’s Suite website through the first three quarters of 2024, seven key themes emerged among the most popular stories: Basel III, capex investment, executive insights, technology and innovation, construction sector insights, trends and predictions by sector and other pertinent considerations and information for financiers across the industry.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

As interest rates fall and political dynamics shift, the equipment finance industry stands at a pivotal moment filled with potential and uncertainty. Leaders from The Alta Group explore the forces shaping the sector’s future, offering essential strategies for leaders looking to navigate today’s complex economic landscape and seize the opportunities ahead.... read more

Nov/Dec 2024

Energy transition and climate finance are popular, but largely uncertain, topics. As the current world leader of rooftop solar penetration, Australia has a lot to teach the U.S. about the growing opportunities and risks of climate-related financing.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

This article gives a brief update on the trucks and trailers market, with insights from Ken Martin, managing director of First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

This article gives a brief update on the IT and related technology market, with insights from Anthony Sasso, head of TD Equipment Finance.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

This article gives a brief update on the industrial and manufacturing market, with insights from Nicholas Sandler, CEO of Stonebriar Commercial Finance.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

This article gives a brief update on the agriculture market, with insights from Ken Whitelaw, head of global program management, food and agriculture for DLL.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

In a Q&A with Monitor, TD Equipment Finance provides insights into the IT & related technology services and trucks & trailers markets.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

In a Q&A with Monitor, 1st Source Bank provides insights into the construction market.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

In a Q&A with Monitor, Wintrust Asset Finance provides insights into the agriculture, construction, industrial & manufacturing, IT & related technology services and trucks & trailers markets.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024

This article gives a brief update on the construction market, with insights from Tom Reilly, construction equipment financing president at 1st Source Bank, says.... read more

Sept/Oct 2024