array(1) { [0]=> array(4) { ["photo"]=> int(106570) ["name"]=> string(13) "Scott McClain" ["title"]=> string(3) "EVP" ["company"]=> string(18) "First Horizon Bank" } } article

The capital markets in equipment finance are seeing a return to normalcy after a turbulent 18 months. While banks and financial institutions that previously sat on the sidelines are re-entering the market, uncertainty surrounding tariffs, regulatory changes and economic fluctuations... read more

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ansleyparkcapital.com Ansley Park Capital is a lending and specialty finance platform focused on delivering flexible and customized financing solutions for essential-use, large-ticket equipment and machinery across a multitude of asset types and industries in all 50 U.S. states and Canada.... read more

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britecap.com BriteCap Financial, part of the NMEF family of companies, is a fast-growing, alternative lender dedicated to providing simple, fast and affordable financing to America’s small businesses. An innovator in the industry since 2003, BriteCap is currently experiencing rapid growth... read more

array(1) { [0]=> array(4) { ["photo"]=> int(106249) ["name"]=> string(21) "Melanie Rudiger, CLFP" ["title"]=> string(33) "Documentation and Funding Manager" ["company"]=> string(22) "AP Equipment Financing" } } article

I recently came across a discussion on LinkedIn regarding the significance of first impressions in job interviews, particularly from the perspectives of both the interviewer and the interviewee. This conversation resonated with me and reminded me of a time early... read more

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Arvest Bank, a community-based financial institution with over $26 billion in assets, has established itself as a leader in promoting inclusion. With a strong presence across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, Arvest is not only known for its comprehensive financial... read more

array(1) { [0]=> array(4) { ["photo"]=> int(78208) ["name"]=> string(11) "Erin Rafter" ["title"]=> string(16) "Associate Editor" ["company"]=> string(7) "Monitor" } } article

Since 1990, Alfa has delivered cutting-edge technology solutions to the global equipment finance and leasing industry. Known for successfully managing complex systems transformations, Alfa brings unparalleled expertise to its clients. At the heart of Alfa’s offerings is Alfa Systems, a... read more

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Though Christy Bader was introduced to the equipment finance industry in 2018, she joined 1st Source Bank years prior, in 2010. Through her tenure with the bank, Bader held positions of increasing responsibility in the functions of loan workouts, credit... read more

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As I predicted in this space last year, M&A activity in 2023 had its share of challenges with a limited number of transactions taking place. The economic environment that created a dismal M&A market for equipment finance companies in 2022... read more

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DE&I – BEST COMPANIES IN EQUIPMENT FINANCE Fully aligned with its strategic ambition, diversity, equity and inclusion are a cornerstone of DLL’s vision to be a purposeful and inclusive place to work. The company’s goal is to create safe workplaces... read more

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DE&I – BEST COMPANIES IN EQUIPMENT FINANCE As a company operating in financial services, Stearns Bank believes it’s impossible to have diversity or inclusion without creating equity first. Demonstrating how equity is central to Stearns Bank is its definition of... read more

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Monitor’s 1st Annual Best Companies in the Equipment Finance Ecosystem Recognizing the lenders, service providers, associations, fintech enablers or any other top-notch companies that have demonstrated excellence in Innovation, ESG, Leadership, DE&I or Culture in 2023. We asked our readers... read more

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CULTURE – BEST COMPANIES IN EQUIPMENT FINANCE Auxilior Capital Partners is one of North America’s fastest-growing independent commercial finance company, headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with a Canadian subsidiary in Toronto. Guided by the belief that it serves above all,... read more