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Onset Financial’s Bold Move: Inside the Acquisition of Channel and the Vision Behind It

Monitor Staff

In a move set to shake up the equipment finance landscape, Onset Financial has acquired Channel, forming one of the largest independent players in the industry. This isn’t just a financial transaction — it’s a strategic partnership built on shared... read more

Accelerating Business Success Using Data Analytics in Equipment Finance

Frank Swann

In today’s market, making sense of the ever-growing data sets within our businesses is a formidable challenge. Reporting and dashboarding play crucial roles in visualizing data in an easily digestible manner. As data becomes a driving force for predictability, key... read more

What to Make of the Current Equipment Finance M&A Market: An Interview with Chris Hemler

Rita Garwood

In today’s volatile economic landscape, the equipment finance M&A market is in a state of transition. Optimism heading into 2025 has been met with caution as macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on both buyers and sellers. To make sense of what’s happening... read more

Lessons from Craig Ault on How to Redefine Your Career

Rita Garwood

After decades in equipment finance, Craig Ault chose reinvention over routine. In this candid Q&A with Monitor’s Editor in Chief Rita E. Garwood, he shares how he made the leap, reshaped his personal brand, and landed in a fulfilling new... read more

AI and Data Analytics Redefine Decision-Making in Equipment Lease Finance Due Diligence

Suzie Neff

The equipment lease and finance (ELF) industry continues to experience significant change throughout, driven by the continued advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recently predicted that the use of AI and predictive... read more

NEFA Hosts Economist Elliot Eisenberg for Monthly Knowledge Exchange

Rita Garwood

The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) welcomed noted economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg as the featured speaker for its Monthly Knowledge Exchange on Feb. 18, 2025. The virtual event, held via Zoom, provided members with an in-depth economic outlook, exploring key... read more

California Passes Law Extending Debt Collection Rules

Ken Greene

The new year brings yet more distressing news from the Golden State. If you are in the commercial finance space, and you want to collect that gold in California, you will soon have to heed all the rules that, until... read more

TFS Financial Launches Dealer Direct Capital to Streamline Equipment Financing

Rita Garwood

TFS Financial has officially launched Dealer Direct Capital, a new captive finance platform designed to simplify and enhance financing solutions for heavy equipment dealers across North America. The platform offers a full range of white-label financing services, enabling dealers to... read more

Beyond the Rate Sheet: Why Client Success Should Drive Equipment Financing Decisions

Harold Ray

In today’s competitive equipment financing landscape, many lenders fall into the trap of competing solely on rates and terms. While competitive pricing remains important, forward-thinking equipment finance companies are discovering that prioritizing client success leads to stronger portfolios, better retention... read more

The Rosenthal Act, It Is A-Changing: A Creditor’s Guide to the SB 1286 Amendment Expanding the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Adeline Tungate

On September 24, 2024, California Senate Bill 1286 (SB 1286) was signed into law, which expands the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts, codified as California Civil Code § 1788.1 et seq., to include not only consumer debts, but certain... read more

Managing Risks in the Equipment Leasing and Financing Industry: A Path Forward

Eric Capehart

The equipment leasing and financing (ELF) industry continues to show potential for significant growth, forecasted to surpass $1 trillion as leasing becomes a primary method of equipment acquisition. According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), leasing is projected... read more

Elevating Equipment Finance: A Conversation with Jeffry Elliott, Founder & CEO of Elevex Capital

Rita Garwood

Rita Garwood: Jeff, Elevex Capital is a brand-new company. You are really excited about this new venture. Can you start by telling us a little about it? Jeffry Elliott: Absolutely. Elevex launched this January, and we’re building a new kind... read more

Alliance Equipment Finance: A Bold New Chapter in Equipment Finance

Rita Garwood

In a rapidly evolving equipment finance industry, innovation and expertise are key to staying ahead. With the launch of Alliance Equipment Finance (AEF), a new large-ticket equipment finance platform backed by Alliance Funding Group, Randy Hicks brings decades of experience... read more

Consider AI’s “Personality Traits” Before Adding to Your Team

Scott Nelson

Hollywood loves teams – Hoosiers, Ocean’s 11, Rember the Titans, Miracle, That Thing You Do and Invictus are a few of my favorites. Even superheroes, the ultimate unique individuals, get team movies like The Avengers. Even though they have evolved... read more

2024 Soars High: Key Milestones in Business Aviation

Bill Ostrove

With a full year of new aircraft approvals, flight testing, and new technology introductions, 2024 was a success for the business aviation market. Let’s look back on some of the notable developments in the industry: Falcon 6X, G700, and More... read more

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