Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

Washington, D.C. 20006

Company Details
1825 K Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20006
United States
http://www.elfaonline.org
Phone:(202) 238-3400
Fax:(202) 238-3401

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.

Products & Press Releases
ELFA March Survey of Economic Activity Shows March New Business Volume Up 9%
March new business volume was up 9% year-over-year, 31% month-to-month and 17% year-to-date - but the data can be "misleading"
April 23, 2020
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Monthly Confidence Index Drastically Drops in April 2020
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market fell to a historic low in April of 22.3, decreasing from the previous low of 46.0 in the March index.
April 16, 2020
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February Equipment Financing Volume Plunges 26%, Still Up 22% in 2020
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index in March is 46.0, a decrease from the February index of 58.7
March 24, 2020
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ELFA Forecasts Construction to Lead 2020 Equipment Markets
Survey of Equipment Leasing and Finance Assoc. members ranks the expected amount of future financing volume and opportunity
February 4, 2020
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ELFA Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020
Businesses are expected to finance more equipment acquisitions this year and technology is one of the trends that will help them, says ELFA report
January 23, 2020
'Despite a soft first quarter, equipment financing should resume expansion in 2019. The industry faces headwinds, such as contracting investment in residential and nonresidential construction and softening small business sentiment.' ELFA
2019 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.5% Expansion In Equipment/Software Investment
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's forecast 4.5% investment expansion is revised up from the 4.1% forecast published in December 2018
April 10, 2019
Articles & News
Photo by Michal Pech on Unsplash
Small Businesses Must Make the Most of the Delay in Lease Accounting Changes
The one-year delay will allow smaller organizations to get their accounting processes in place while they continue to enjoy the advantages of leasing equipment.
December 27, 2019
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Construction Equipment Among Top Five Most-financed Equipment in 2018
2018's 4.4% growth in new equipment leasing and financing volume marked the ninth consecutive year that businesses increased spending on capital equipment
July 9, 2019
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Equipment Finance Activity Reports Overall New Business Volume Grew 6.9% In 2017
ELFA survey showed that businesses increased their spending on capital equipment for the eighth consecutive year
September 10, 2018
Economic improvement, renewed business confidence and business friendly policy changes support positive investment momentum for 2017.
Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017
Look for increased construction equipment investment due to improving personal consumption and promised infrastructure spending
January 18, 2017
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2017 Economic Outlook Forecasts 3% Growth In Equipment and Software Investment
Construction machinery investment is one of the sectors expected to improve
December 13, 2016
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Study: Nearly 8 in 10 Businesses Used Financing to Acquire Equipment in 2015
Survey also shows that 68% of the total value of equipment and software acquired in 2015 was financed, a significant increase from 2012 levels
November 1, 2016
Videos & Resources
Change in Lease Accounting Rules Fact Sheet
June 5, 2013
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Video: Lease Accounting Proposal Concerns Businesses
William G. Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, reports on a new proposal that would change the way leases are accounted for
June 5, 2013
Sales by major category for the construction rental industry in June 2012 shows aerial work platforms at the highest amount of sales.
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
August 6, 2012
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ELFA March Survey of Economic Activity Shows March New Business Volume Up 9%
March new business volume was up 9% year-over-year, 31% month-to-month and 17% year-to-date - but the data can be "misleading"
April 23, 2020
Screen Shot 2020 04 16 At 12 29 03 Pm
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Monthly Confidence Index Drastically Drops in April 2020
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market fell to a historic low in April of 22.3, decreasing from the previous low of 46.0 in the March index.
April 16, 2020
Mlfi Newbusinessvolume 0220
February Equipment Financing Volume Plunges 26%, Still Up 22% in 2020
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index in March is 46.0, a decrease from the February index of 58.7
March 24, 2020
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ELFA Forecasts Construction to Lead 2020 Equipment Markets
Survey of Equipment Leasing and Finance Assoc. members ranks the expected amount of future financing volume and opportunity
February 4, 2020
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ELFA Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020
Businesses are expected to finance more equipment acquisitions this year and technology is one of the trends that will help them, says ELFA report
January 23, 2020
Photo by Michal Pech on Unsplash
Small Businesses Must Make the Most of the Delay in Lease Accounting Changes
The one-year delay will allow smaller organizations to get their accounting processes in place while they continue to enjoy the advantages of leasing equipment.
December 27, 2019
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Construction Equipment Among Top Five Most-financed Equipment in 2018
2018's 4.4% growth in new equipment leasing and financing volume marked the ninth consecutive year that businesses increased spending on capital equipment
July 9, 2019
'Despite a soft first quarter, equipment financing should resume expansion in 2019. The industry faces headwinds, such as contracting investment in residential and nonresidential construction and softening small business sentiment.' ELFA
2019 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.5% Expansion In Equipment/Software Investment
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's forecast 4.5% investment expansion is revised up from the 4.1% forecast published in December 2018
April 10, 2019
March 2019 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI)
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Increases Again in March
“This year will continue to be prosperous as economic indicators are predicting," stated survey respondent Harry Kaplun, President, Specialty Finance, Frost Bank
March 14, 2019
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Monthly Equipment Leasing and Finance Index Shows New Business Volume up 4%
"Credit quality is stable. Business owners continue to expand operations and acquire productive assets, with the Fed signaling a wait-and-see posture for additional interest rate hikes"
March 4, 2019
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ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2019
ELFA forecasts generally positive economy and solid capital investment with building headwinds and moderated growth by year end
January 29, 2019
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Equipment Finance Activity Reports Overall New Business Volume Grew 6.9% In 2017
ELFA survey showed that businesses increased their spending on capital equipment for the eighth consecutive year
September 10, 2018
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ELFA's Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2018
Economic upturn, elevated business confidence and tax reform to support strong investment
February 6, 2018
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Construction Equipment Among Top 5 Most Financed Equipment Types
ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports increased overall new business volume in 2016, with construction equipment up 8.1%
September 12, 2017
Economic improvement, renewed business confidence and business friendly policy changes support positive investment momentum for 2017.
Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017
Look for increased construction equipment investment due to improving personal consumption and promised infrastructure spending
January 18, 2017
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2017 Economic Outlook Forecasts 3% Growth In Equipment and Software Investment
Construction machinery investment is one of the sectors expected to improve
December 13, 2016
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Study: Nearly 8 in 10 Businesses Used Financing to Acquire Equipment in 2015
Survey also shows that 68% of the total value of equipment and software acquired in 2015 was financed, a significant increase from 2012 levels
November 1, 2016
Q4 Economic Outlook Lowers 2016 Equipment and Software Investment Growth Forecast to -0.5%
Construction machinery investment growth may rebound modestly over the next three to six months
October 12, 2016
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Q3 Economic Outlook Forecasts 0.9% Growth in Equipment and Software Investment in 2016
Construction equipment investment growth likely to remain sluggish
July 11, 2016
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ELFA: Benefits of Financing Remain With Lease Accounting Changes
There are many reasons to lease equipment, and the primary reasons will remain intact under the new rules.
March 9, 2016
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ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2016
Construction and other equipment sectors are poised for growth amid a moderate business investment environment
January 12, 2016
Q4 Economic Outlook Lowers 2015 Equipment and Software Investment Growth Forecast to 4.1%
Report shows construction machinery investment growth should remain solid over the next three to six months
October 9, 2015
Q3 Economic Outlook Forecasts 5% Growth in Equipment and Software Investment
As the U.S. economy rebounds from a disappointing Q1, the report predicts that business confidence will improve, which should encourage greater investment over the second half of 2015.
July 15, 2015
December new business volume was up 20% year-over-year, up 90% month-to-month and up 8% year-end.
Equipment Finance Sector December New Business Volume Up 90%
The 20% increase in year-over-year new business volume was one of the largest December increases in the history of the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index
January 26, 2015