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Post Road Equipment Finance Provides $15MM Sale-Leaseback to Sustainable Labels & Packaging Manufacturer

Post Road Equipment Finance delivered a $15 million sale-leaseback to fuel growth and innovation for a leading sustainable labels and packaging manufacturer. read more

Women-Owned Businesses Narrow Funding Gap, But Disparities Remain

Women-owned businesses are securing more loans than ever, but a new study reveals they still receive smaller funding amounts compared to their male counterparts. read more

First Citizens Bank Leads $74MM Financing for GridStor’s Hidden Lakes Battery Storage Project in Texas

First Citizens Bank has led a $74 million financing for GridStor’s Hidden Lakes battery storage project, enhancing Texas grid resilience. read more

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Announces 8th Annual “Day of Giving” on March 13

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s 8th Annual Day of Giving on March 13 will provide an opportunity to make a lasting impact through tax-deductible donations that fund critical research, scholarships and industry development programs. read more

Equipment Finance Cares Announces Texas Event in April

Equipment Finance Cares will host its next networking event on April 3 at The Ranch Las Colinas in Irving, TX. read more

Alta-Led ELFA Research Identifies Top Equipment Trends for 2025

Leasing and financing volumes are projected to rise in 2025, reflecting a more positive industry outlook, according to ELFA’s annual “What’s Hot/What’s Not” report led by Carl Chrappa of The Alta Group. read more

Utica Funds $1.625MM Capital Lease for Coal Mining Company Expansion

Utica Equipment Finance has funded a $1.625 million capital lease to support a coal mining company's expansion, strengthening their ongoing financial partnership. read more

Amembal’s Webinar Breaks Down Lease Accounting for Over 250 Industry Professionals

More than 250 equipment finance professionals attended a webinar led by leasing expert Sudhir Amembal, focusing on lease accounting from a customer’s perspective. read more

U.S. Manufacturing Sector Sees Modest Growth as Orders Decline

After two years of contraction, the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded slightly for the second consecutive month in February, according to the latest ISM report. However, declining new orders and rising costs due to impending tariffs signal challenges ahead for manufacturers. read more

Global Leasing Industry Grows 76% in a Decade, Solifi Report Reveals

The global leasing market has seen significant growth despite economic disruptions, according to the newly released 2025 Global Leasing Report. Published in partnership with the World Leasing Yearbook, the report provides insights into the world's top 50 leasing markets and economic trends shaping the industry. read more

Mitsubishi HC Capital America and Housby Join Forces

Mitsubishi HC Capital America formed a strategic relationship with Housby to offer services, assets and financing solutions to customers in the transportation and construction industries, as well as equipment dealers across the U.S. and Canada. read more

Wingspire Equipment Finance Expands Partnership with Global IT Managed Service Provider With $30MM Capital Lease

Wingspire Equipment Finance expanded its long-standing partnership with a global IT managed service provider, delivering a $30 million capital lease to support critical software investments for 2025. read more

Element Fleet Management and Blackstone Form Strategic Funding Relationship

Element Fleet Management and funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance, through its infrastructure and asset-based credit group, established a strategic funding relationship involving a portfolio of Canadian fleet lease receivables valued at approximately CAD $500 million. read more

GreatAmerica Opens Spring Applications for Employee Fund

GreatAmerica Financial Services opened the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF). Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through March 28, 2025. read more

Med One Group Welcomes Frank, R. Stevens and M. Stevens to Board of Directors

Med One Group, a provider of medical equipment leasing and rental solutions, made updates to its board of directors following the recent departure of three board members. read more

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