Martha Ahlers, Ralph Petta

Registration for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE, a full-service virtual conference on October 27-28, 2020, is open until October 21. Participation includes three keynotes with a strategic lineup of speakers, 20 breakout sessions, virtual networking receptions and a multimedia exhibit hall.... read more

The ELFA reported that more than 660 people have registered for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!, the virtual learning and networking conference for the equipment finance industry, which will be held Oct. 27-28. The last day to register for the event is Oct. 21. read more

OCT 14, 2020 - 6:49 am

The ELFA’s MLFI-25 showed overall new business volume for August was $7.0 billion, down 24% year-over-year from new business volume in August 2019. Volume was down 23% month-to-month from $9.1 billion in July. Year-to-date, cumulative new business volume was down 4%. read more

SEP 24, 2020 - 6:20 am

The ELFA unveiled the schedule of educational sessions for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!, the virtual learning and networking conference for the equipment finance industry, which will be held Oct. 27 to Oct. 28. There will be a total of 20 interactive breakout sessions.  read more

SEP 3, 2020 - 7:18 am

According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, overall new business volume for the equipment finance industry in July was $9.1 billion, down 3% year over year from new business volume in July 2019. Volume was up 3% month to month from $8.9 billion in June. read more

AUG 25, 2020 - 7:03 am

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association opened registration for ELFA 2020 Business LIVE!, which is a virtual learning and networking conference hosted by the ELFA that will take place Oct. 27-28. read more

AUG 5, 2020 - 7:11 am

New business volume grew 10.5% in the equipment finance industry in 2019, according to the 2020 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity from the ELFA. The rise in new business volume marked the 10th consecutive year that businesses increased their spending on capital equipment. read more

JUL 29, 2020 - 7:23 am

The ELFA 2020 Business Live! virtual learning and networking conference is scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28. This online event will replace the in-person ELFA Annual Convention originally scheduled to take place in Austin, TX, in October. read more

JUL 15, 2020 - 6:38 am

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched new networking tools within its ELFA Engage mobile app that allow industry professionals to easily connect with each other. read more

JUN 30, 2020 - 6:10 am

According to the ELFA, overall new business volume for May was $6.7 billion, down 26% year-over-year from May 2019. Volume was down 18% month-to-month from $8.2 billion in April. Year-to-date, cumulative new business volume was up 2% compared with 2019. read more

JUN 25, 2020 - 6:59 am

The ELFA’s March MLFI-25 reflected increases in new business volume, but comments from Ralph Petta and Nancy Pistorio, President of Madison Capital reflect the March divide in business activity as the impact of the coronavirus set in.  read more

APR 23, 2020 - 6:55 am

ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta submitted a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration requesting that equipment finance companies be eligible to participate in the new Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act. read more

MAR 31, 2020 - 6:25 am

ELFA President and CEO Ralph Petta released a new COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions document regarding key association programs. read more

MAR 25, 2020 - 6:40 am

The ELFA’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for February was $6.8 billion, up 15% year over year and down 26% month to month. read more

MAR 24, 2020 - 6:50 am

Ralph Petta issued an updated statement about the coronavirus to members of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. read more

MAR 18, 2020 - 6:50 am