Having the right appraiser can maximize residual values, avoid common valuation mistakes and ensure appraisals withstand audits, reviews and litigation. The Alta Group’s Carl C. Chrappa encourages equipment finance companies to improve the validity of their appraisals by scrutinizing an appraiser’s qualifications and methods.... read more

January/February 2016

The Alta Group has completed a remarketing program for Key Equipment Finance resulting in the sale of 3,051 off-lease domestic dry van containers to an undisclosed buyer. read more

NOV 6, 2015 - 7:41 am

The Alta Group expanded with the creation of The Alta Group Asia Pacific Region. The new branch is based in Hong Kong and serves the broader Asia Pacific equipment leasing and asset finance market. read more

OCT 28, 2015 - 6:50 am

State Bank purchased the equipment finance origination platform of Patriot Capital. Chris Santy, founder and president of Patriot Capital, will join State Bank as president of the newly created Patriot Finance Division. read more

OCT 23, 2015 - 7:47 am

The Alta Group released a new white paper, focusing on the impact of reduced reimbursements and other cost control measures on hospitals as well as the benefits of flexible alternatives including equipment leasing versus traditional funding sources. read more

AUG 25, 2015 - 6:32 am

The Alta Group announced Paul W. Frechette has returned as director of client relations and consulting. Frechette most recently served as business unit manager for Bank of the West and previously served at Alta’s captive and vendor finance practice. read more

JUN 8, 2015 - 7:34 am

The Alta Group and Genpact announced a newly-expanded strategic alliance that will provide comprehensive management, information technology, application consulting and hosted solutions to equipment lessors. read more

JUN 3, 2015 - 7:27 am

The Alta Group launched its new Business Strategy Planning Program that enables companies involved in equipment financing to create a three- to five-year strategic business plan within 30 days. read more

FEB 13, 2015 - 7:17 am

The Alta Group announced it hired Patricia M. Voorhees as director. Voorhees formerly served at GE Capital Commercial Finance before funding Verus Services Group. read more

JAN 21, 2015 - 12:17 am

The Alta Group joined the Independent Community Bankers of America to serve as a resource for members that are launching or expanding equipment leasing and finance operations. read more

JAN 16, 2015 - 12:20 am

The Alta Group acted as financial advisor in the sale of Baytree National Bank & Trust of Lake Forest’s equipment leasing and financing assets and business to North Community Bank. read more

DEC 1, 2014 - 7:28 am

Equipment leasing and asset finance has continued its sustained growth pace in many Latin American countries, while others such as Brazil kept declining, according to the Alta LAR 100 report. read more

NOV 6, 2014 - 7:25 am

The Alta Group announced it initiated the acquisition of National Machine Tool Financial Corporation by First Midwest Bank and served as financial advisor in the transaction. read more

OCT 22, 2014 - 7:20 am

The Alta Group announced a new strategic alliance with Amembal & Associates to offer educational services in the U.S. Shawn Halladay, formerly of Alta, will join the newly-renamed Amembal & Halladay. read more

OCT 14, 2014 - 7:26 am

Asset Finance consulting and services partnership Invigors EMEA, part of The Alta Group, announced the expansion of its operations through an agreement with Diplomat Consult to represent Invigors in Romania. read more

OCT 13, 2014 - 7:21 am