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Monitor 2025 Funding Source & Top Private Independents Issue

Mar/Apr 2025 | Vol. 52, No. 2

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Letter from the Editor - The Landscape For Independent Equipment Finance Companies is Evolving Rapidly

By Rita E. Garwood

In this issue of Monitor, we examine how private independents are pushing through economic headwinds and leveraging new strategies to maintain their competitive edge.... read more

Monitor Spotlights: 2025 Funding Sources

Monitor has dedicated a special spotlight section to key funding sources in the equipment finance industry. When customers need to close a deal, these are the companies the industry depends on to secure capital.... read more

High Interest Rates and Political Uncertainty Limited M&A Activity in 2024: Deal Flow Anticipated to Increase in 2025

By James Jackson

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

Maximizing Market Share: How To Grow Business With Existing Customers

By Scott Kiley

Winning a new customer is hard work — so why stop at just one deal? By refining your post-sale process, strengthening customer relationships and leveraging syndication strategies, Scott Kiley asserts that you can capture a larger share of your clients’ financing needs and drive long-term growth.... read more

Capital Markets In Equipment Finance: Navigating Competition, Uncertainty, And Opportunity

By Scott McClain

As competition intensifies and economic uncertainties persist, Scott McClain discusses the state of capital markets, industry challenges and the importance of consistency in equipment finance.... read more

Funding, Risk & Growth: What's Next For Equipment Finance In 2025?

By Mark Bonanno, By Kiran Kapur, By Allen Snelling

As the equipment finance industry navigates an evolving financial landscape, funding source executives provide their insights on the funding climate, credit appetite, macroeconomic influences and best practices for brokers and independent finance companies.... read more

Independents Surge: Technology, Specialized Capital & Market Resilience Reshape Equipment Finance

By Elliott Klass, By Mike Rooney, By Nicholas Sandler

Equipment finance leaders from Amur, Verdant and Stonebriar reveal how technology-driven service models and specialized capital flows are giving independents a competitive edge against traditional banks. As AI infrastructure, construction and energy sectors top their ‘hot lists’ for 2025, these executives share an optimistic outlook despite economic uncertainties.... read more

Growing on Purpose: Auxilior Capital Partners' Intentional Path To Growth

Through a disciplined approach to culture, leadership and technology, Auxilior Capital Partners has carved out a distinct position in the equipment finance industry, demonstrating that commitment to service and innovation can drive sustainable growth.... read more

Midcap Equipment Finance: A Rising Force in Equipment Finance

By Saurin Shah

Speed, simplicity and straightforward communication have propelled MidCap Equipment Finance into the spotlight. With a lean approach and a sharp focus on the middle market, the company is proving that efficiency and expertise can carve out a powerful niche.... read more

Commercial Capital Company: A Rising Leader In Equipment Financing

By Mitch Rice

Earning a spot on Monitor’s Top 30 Private Independents list for the first time, Commercial Capital Company is proving that integrity, expertise and a commitment to relationships can drive success in the competitive equipment finance industry.... read more

Dakota Financial: Smart, Structured Financial For Hard-Asset Industries

By Michael Green

Dakota Financial has steadily built a reputation for providing financing solutions to businesses in transportation, construction and other hard-asset industries. By structuring transactions carefully and assessing risk beyond just credit scores, Dakota offers funding options where traditional lenders may not.... read more

Private Independents Power Through Uncertainty, Posting Strong Growth In 2024

By Rita E. Garwood

Despite economic headwinds, the top 30 private independent finance firms reported a solid 22.4% increase in new business volume in 2024. With competition tightening and interest rates fluctuating, these firms are strategizing for another year of expansion in 2025.... read more

Who's Monitoring The Monitor? How The FDA, Fannie Mae, And Freddie Mac Shape Your Financial Future

By Kenneth C. Greene

Regulatory giants like the FDA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wield enormous influence over the economy, yet their decisions often go unchecked. Understanding their impact on finance, lending and business operations is crucial to navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape.... read more

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