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Monitor sat down with Tina Eickhoff, Leigh Lytle and Yke Hoefsmit to discuss their career journeys, their definitions of success and their advice for women who are looking to define and achieve their own success stories.... read more
Nov/Dec 2024
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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
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We all know banks had a strange year, if not a flat-out tough one, in 2023. But Monitor’s Bank 50 group remained resilient, all things considered, reporting a year-over-year increase in net assets and a less-than-10% decrease in year-over-year originations. The group anticipates 2024 ending with a collective increase in assets and volume.... read more
Nov/Dec 2024
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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
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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
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As we head into 2025, attitudes toward diversity, equity and inclusion remain split and, at best, uncertain — a stark difference to the general consensus we upheld a few years ago. This “DE&I cycle” is nothing new. Often, one step forward results in two, three or 10 steps back — primarily due to the underrepresentation of affected groups in decision-making positions.... read more
Nov/Dec 2024
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Effective use of AI and data can transform every step of the underwriting process, making it faster, more consistent and (nearly) error-proof. Patricio Pazmiño covers what every step of the underwriting process could look like with technology in the mix.... read more
Sept/Oct 2024
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Equipment-as-a-service, once considered a potential threat to traditional leasing, is becoming quickly antiquated as we enter a new era of intelligence-as-a-service. Paul Bent and Diane Croessmann explain why traditional equipment and asset funders should begin positioning themselves as enablers of new AI-enabled IaaS technology.... read more
July/August 2024
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Today, customers want quick and easy access to their account information without having to pick up the phone. Kimberly Fumega Yeo outlines how custom web portals can help equipment finance companies boost overall efficiency and client satisfaction.... read more
July/August 2024
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Discounting opens a whole new world for brokers willing to make the investment necessary to be a successful partner. Don Cosenza provides a primer on discounting and its benefits for brokers and lenders.... read more
July/August 2024
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Third-party originators face an evolving equipment finance landscape. Kip Amstutz, Theresa Kabot, Amy Wagner and Scott Wheeler provide a comprehensive overview of current market conditions, highlighting the importance of adaptability, strategic relationships and specialized knowledge.... read more
July/August 2024
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The number of Monitor 101+ companies contracted to 35, bouncing back to the number of 2022 participants. Although the group achieved double digit year-over-year percentage gains in net assets and new business volume, the rate of growth diminished sharply from last year, with volume growth dropping by 40.2 percentage points.... read more
July/August 2024
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In collaboration with industry veterans Ellen Comeaux and Eileen Schoonmaker, STRIPES, the premier leadership development program for the equipment finance industry, is launching enhanced curriculum alongside its upcoming sixth cohort, which begins in October 2024.... read more
July/August 2024
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Digital capabilities can drive successful relationships with vendor partners. Kristian Dolan discusses why prioritizing user experience can unlock smoother transactions, enhanced customization, transparent operations and increased operational efficiency. •... read more
July/Aug 2024
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