According to ACT Research, February’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially but were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 25,800 units (25,600 seasonally adjusted) projected to have been booked during the month. read more
MAR 23, 2023 - 7:09 am
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group expanded its healthcare finance platform with the hiring of Tony Sendik as director and senior originator. Sendik will be responsible for helping to lead business development efforts within the group. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:38 am
Cascade Equipment Leasing appointed of Brandon Skinner as its new CEO, effective immediately. Skinner has more than 20 years of experience in the equipment leasing industry, having held executive leadership positions at several firms in the sector. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:25 am
According to a survey conducted by TD Bank, inflation continues to be the top challenge for restaurants as they look ahead to 2023. Restaurants also cited the labor shortage (32%), supply chain disruptions (16%) and rising interest rates (11%) as factors impacting their businesses. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:24 am
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its average ranking for Stratos Aircraft Management as an aircraft servicer and noted that the company’s ranking outlook is stable. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:22 am
The Greenbrier Companies received orders for 4,500 new railcars with a value of $580 million during Q2/23. Separately, Greenbrier expects revenue of approximately $1.1 billion in the quarter. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:20 am
According to the Secured Finance Network, since new California disclosure rules were implemented in December 2022, 40% of respondents were found to be “no longer lending” to prospective borrowers who fall within the regulations’ threshold of less than $500,000. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:18 am
Hilco Performance Solutions named Frederic Vanlinthout automotive industry practice leader. Vanlinthout’s experience includes 18 years at Ford Motor Company, where he served in a range of financial and strategy positions. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:16 am
Stratos, an aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, delivered a Boeing 737-800 on long-term operating lease to Transavia France. The delivery forms part of Transavia France’s fleet expansion, with the Air France–KLM subsidiary growing its fleet to 71 aircraft. read more
MAR 22, 2023 - 7:14 am
Monitor, the leading source of information for the equipment finance industry, has announced the details of Converge, an extraordinary two-day event that will be held in Philadelphia from June 14-15. read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:14 am
Wintrust Asset Finance, a subsidiary of Beverly Bank & Trust Company, will host an Equipment Finance Cares Texas event on April 19 from 1:30 to 7 p.m. (CT) at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX. The two panels at the event will be the “Human Side of Leasing” and “Best Practices.” read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:09 am
Star Hill Financial, an independent franchise and equipment finance company, appointed David T. Bell director of franchise sales. Prior to joining Star Hill, David served as a partner, executive vice president and director of strategic alliances at WingFinance. read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:06 am
Commercial Credit Group finalized a $397.08 million term asset-backed security transaction. The securitization was placed with a group of fixed income investors from 34 institutions. BofA Securities served as structuring agent and lead bookrunner. read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:04 am
Onset Financial hired Michael Mayfield as senior vice president of remarketing and strategic development. In his new role at Onset, Mayfield will be responsible for managing the end-of-term lease settlements and negotiations with Onset’s customers. read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:02 am
PEAC Solutions hired Bryan Chandler as national vice president of sales. Chandler will be responsible for leading a team focused on developing new partnerships with key vendors, manufacturers and dealers in the office equipment space. read more
MAR 21, 2023 - 7:00 am