The National Equipment Finance Association raised $12,000 during its Texas Tailgate & Hold ‘em Charity Tournament at its 2023 Funding Symposium. The funds will be divided equally between the INDY Foundation and the National Lymphedema Network. read more

DEC 11, 2023 - 6:55 am

Baystone Government Finance launched a new website to connect equipment vendors, brokers, communities and select nonprofits with tax-exempt municipal leases and other financing options for essential equipment and real property. read more

JUN 5, 2023 - 6:57 am

Baystone Government Finance, part of KS StateBank and based in Manhattan, KS, reported a company record 2022 year in new business volume and remains optimistic about 2023 due to rising demand for equipment and vehicles from schools and counties across the United States.  read more

FEB 8, 2023 - 6:56 am

KS StateBank expanded Jaymie Paavola-Luckert’s leadership role in government finance. A vice president for the bank, Paavola-Luckert’s will now be managing the payment and servicing reconciliation department for Baystone Government Finance.  read more

FEB 16, 2022 - 6:57 am

Despite the global COVID‐19 pandemic, Baystone Government Finance closed its most successful year on record in 2020, according to the company. The Manhattan, KS‐headquartered lender funded more than $261 million in deals in 2020. read more

FEB 9, 2021 - 6:50 am

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Nov/Dec 2020

Baystone provided $3.35 million in financing for 19 FDNY ambulances pressed into service at the height of New York’s COVID-19 response. Republic First National submitted a bid for the financing in late March. read more

JUN 25, 2020 - 6:42 am

Like many independent equipment finance companies, Baystone Government Finance’s lifecycle took a turn when the Great Recession hit. In an interview with Monitor, Evan Howe shares the story of transforming from a broker to a bank affiliate and shares advice for other independents with M&A aspirations.... read more

Mar/Apr 2020