For Construction Pros

Advantages of Equipment Leasing

Consider leasing to acquire construction equipment at a more affordable cost and take advantage of Section 179 tax deduction

Blog • November 28th, 2012

Equipment Finance Sector Sees Decline of New Business Volume in October

October Index shows new business volume down 7% for the month but up 17% year-to-date and up 27% year-over-year

Press Release • November 27th, 2012

Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Declines After Election

The November 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 49.9, showing a neutral overall outlook for the industry

Press Release • November 20th, 2012

Don't Let Taxes Slow You Down: Use Like-kind Exchange to Lower Tax Gains

This common tax strategy can lower the amount of tax gain when selling equipment down to zero.

Article • November 19th, 2012

Safety First During Snow Removal

Snow environments present different hazards for employees; make sure equipment is set up properly and drivers are operating with safety in mind

Article • November 16th, 2012

Equipment Finance Sector Confidence Reflects Increased Optimism

Confidence in the equipment finance market is at 53, up from the August index of 50.2 and reflecting increased optimism in the market

Press Release • September 24th, 2012

Improve Collection Ratio With Field Change Memos

When something comes up and you can't wait for a signed change order, use field change memos and ensure you get paid for the extra work

Article • September 20th, 2012

35 Ways to Reduce the Expenses of Your Construction Firm

Doing the little things to help reduce business expenses will add up to help contractors stay profitable, see positive cash flow and stay in business

Article • September 5th, 2012

Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Sees Little Change in August 2012

The August Monthly Confidence Index in the equipment finance industry sees little change from July 2012, dropping just 1.3 points to 50.2

Press Release • August 21st, 2012

Compact Excavator Acquisition is No Small Choice

When it comes to compact excavators, the decision to buy, rent or lease calls for more than comparing costs.

Article • August 20th, 2012

11 Tips to Build and Manage Your Business

Eleven "common" sense tips to help build and manage your construction business and put you on the path to profitability

Article • August 13th, 2012

ELFA Fact Sheet: Equipment Finance in the Construction Industry

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's fact sheet takes an overview look at construction equipment financing for 2011 and 2012

Document • August 6th, 2012

Equipment Finance Activity Grew 16.5% in 2011

Equipment finance activity marked a second year of growth following a 3.9% growth in new business volume in 2010

Press Release • August 6th, 2012

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the $628 billion U.S. equipment finance sector.

Company • July 25th, 2012

Equipment Finance Sector's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index Shows Positive Economic Activity

The June Monthly Leasing and Finance Index shows new business volume up 10% year-over-year, up 29% month-to-month and up 14% year-to-date while the volume of financed equipment in June was the greatest for any single month since December 2008

Press Release • July 25th, 2012