Since its founding in April 2015, Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, has generated more than $5 billion in funded and managed volume, leading to a compound annual growth rate of 27.8%. read more

OCT 29, 2024 - 6:14 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance created a new group, Renewable Energy Finance, that will focus on financing solutions for solar and other renewable energy projects. To execute this initiative, the company hired Brian DePonte as senior vice president, renewable energy finance. read more

MAY 29, 2024 - 6:37 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, is celebrating nine years of business this month. Since its inception in 2015 with four founding employees, WCF has grown to a staff of more than 55 and originated more than $4.7 billion in new business volume for its customers. read more

APR 24, 2024 - 6:40 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance promoted Brian DeRusha from senior vice president to executive vice president and director of asset management and Ron Horner from senior vice president to executive vice president and general counsel. read more

MAR 22, 2024 - 6:29 am

Leaders of Monitor’s Best Companies in the Leadership category discuss how effective leaders contribute to the success and well-being of their teams, organizations and communities by fostering a positive and productive environment.... read more

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Jan/Feb 2024

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association announced its new board of directors, who will serve during the next 12 months, at its 62nd annual convention. Rob Boyer, CLFP, president of First Commonwealth, is the new board chair. read more

OCT 25, 2023 - 7:12 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, is celebrating eight years in business this month. WCF has originated more than $3.78 billion in new business volume for its customers since its inception in 2015. read more

APR 18, 2023 - 6:54 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

The ELFA gathered more than 125 members on Capitol Hill on May 25 for Capitol Connections, the equipment finance industry’s biggest advocacy event of the year. read more

JUN 2, 2022 - 7:37 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance is celebrating seven years in business this month. Since its inception with four founding employees, WCF has grown to a staff of 50, including new personnel hired in the WCF Aviation Group. read more

APR 21, 2022 - 7:36 am

According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), overall new business volume for November was $7.9 billion, up 8% year over year from new business volume in November 2020. However, volume was down 26% from $10.7 billion in October. read more

DEC 22, 2021 - 6:23 am

Since its founding in April 2015, Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, has generated more than $3 billion in funded and managed volume, leading to a CAGR of 30.5%. read more

OCT 25, 2021 - 6:08 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance launched Wintrust Commercial Finance Aviation Group, a new group supporting businesses in the aviation industry. Wintrust Commercial Finance hired Michael Cole as senior vice president to spearhead the development of the group. read more

JUN 15, 2021 - 6:46 am

Wintrust Commercial Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance, is marking its sixth year in business this month. Since its inception in 2015 with four founding employees, Wintrust Commercial Finance has grown to a staff of 48 people, including the new east region team developed in 2020. read more

APR 15, 2021 - 6:12 am