You are new to the equipment finance community. Can you tell us about your career path that led to your current role at the National Equipment Finance Association? I started my career as a marketing manager with ARAMARK before going... read more
Jan/Feb 2021
In equipment finance circles, we’ve discussed digital disruption and the innovation imperative for a while. Disruption is one thing when it’s a deliberate innovation pursuit, but it can be devastating when unplanned. This year, COVID-19 disrupted us all in some... read more
October 2020
What happens when it’s time to wind down your broker business and prepare for retirement? Bud Callahan walks through the steps to consider while making the decision and shares the wisdom he has learned from his exit journey. Many of... read more
Mar/Apr 2020
Established in late 2019, Atlantic Union Equipment Finance is led by industry veteran Jule Kreyling and has a national strategy with a strong focus on the bank’s Mid-Atlantic footprint. “We’re looking at companies with revenue exceeding $25 million up to... read more
October 2020
For industries that depend on exhibitor trade shows, conventions and in-person meetings for networking, COVID-19 has completely disrupted the landscape, posing challenges to those who lean on and put dollars into large gatherings. Important conversations, business development and the transfer... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
This is the second article in a two-part “State of Government Fleets” series. Read part one here. In 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency released a survey revealing the transportation sector accounts for 28% of the U.S.’s total greenhouse... read more
The Monitor established its Editorial Board in 2019 to solidify its commitment to staying on the cutting edge of the equipment finance industry. During its two-year term, the inaugural board provided valuable guidance and contributions that helped the Monitor expand... read more
Jan/Feb 2021
Company culture — the shared values, goals, attitudes and practices of an organization — is the bedrock of innovation. But where does a company’s culture originate? “People say culture has got to come from the top,” Rafe Rosato, chief innovation... read more
Jan/Feb 2021
The annual ELFA Lease and Finance Accounting Conference was held recently in Chicago, September 16-18. While it is well over three years since the new U.S. and international lease accounting standards, ASC 842 and IFRS 16, were issued, it is... read more
October 2019
It happens all the time. You finance a customer’s acquisition of equipment and the customer subleases the equipment. While there is nothing inherently wrong with such arrangements, several potential issues arise which, if not carefully addressed, could expose a finance... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
Moritt Hock & Hamroff has been following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on creditors’ rights. On May 21, 2020, it reported on the pandemic’s impact on Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) Article 9 sales — specifically, whether Article 9 sales... read more
July/August 2020
The top five players in the Monitor 101+ ranking — a captive, two bank affiliates and two independents — commanded 30% of the total market share and contributed 20.4% of the collective total new business volume of the Monitor 101+... read more
Sept/Oct 2020
Kirsten Baum Leslie A. Brown, CLFP Beth Tonelli Campbell Kathleen Canum, CPA Laura Carini, CLFP Donna Christensen Colleen Daly-Tinkham Debbie Devassy Babu Katy Ellquist Jennifer Fanz Cindy Fleck, CLFP Christine D. Gagnon, CPA Robyn Gault Nancy A. Geary, CPA, CLFP... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
Some principles of selling have always been the same. For me, listening and confirming what a customer/prospect is asking for is my golden rule. But what is being sold today and the value proposition, technology and approach are significantly different... read more
May/June 2020
AI (Artificial Intelligence): The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making and translation between languages. Data-driven AI will accelerate the speed of online lending. Lenders... read more
Jan/Feb 2021
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