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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Panelists Talk Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Option for Transportation Financing

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Transportation financing experts met in Denver at the 2013 AASHTO Annual Meeting to discuss the idea of a fee on vehicle miles traveled as a means to fund surface transportation.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Leasing New Business Volume Down in September

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Decline in new business volume reflects pull-back in corporate confidence in the US economy after Washington's recent fiscal crisis

Month-over-month, new business volume was up 20 percent from August. Year to date, cumulative new business volume increased 6 percent compared to 2012.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Declines in October

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The federal government's budget response had a negative impact on the otherwise steady industry outlook

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 54.0, a decline from the September index of 61.3.

Re-think How You Spec Your Dump Truck

Aftermarket emissions devices and electronic engine technology are changing the way dump trucks are spec'd.

Changes made over the last few years to meet EPA emissions regulations will have a notable effect on the way you spec your next dump truck.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment and Software Investment Predicted to See Modest Growth Through End of 2013

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook projects equipment and software investment will grow 3.3% in 2013

Construction equipment investment continued its rapid growth, up 38% year-over-year in the second quarter, as investment has continued to grow at what is likely an unsustainable rate. Leading indicators all decelerated recently, suggesting that a negative correction could occur within the next three to six months.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

7 Issues to Consider Before Financing Construction Equipment

Checklist of seven key issues construction should consider when making decisions about leasing equipment

Business Services

How A Construction Equipment Lease Affects Your Financials

Three areas where leasing equipment can positively affect your construction business financials

Business owners can maintain their cash and reduce the risk of purchasing new equipment with an equipment lease.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Leasing Industry Confidence Remains Steady in September

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Of survey respondents, 30% believe business conditions will improve over the next four months and 67% believe they will remain the same

According to survey respondents, 18.2% believe that U.S. economic conditions will get “better” over the next six months, 78.8% believe the U.S. economy will “stay the same” and only 3% believe economic conditions in the U.S. will worsen.

Pennsylvania Highway Funding Cuts Will Cost 1,400 Jobs

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

State House's failure to pass bipartisan transportation bill means $500 million in highway and bridge repair funding cuts statewide

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

How Your Credit Score Can Affect Your Equipment Financing Options

When financing companies make lending decisions, credit scores play a role in whether a loan is approved, how long the term will be and the interest rate applied

One of the most important factors in determining one's financing options is credit score with 700 and higher being considered as the most creditworthy.

Is Your Business Protected Against Employment-Related Claims?

Business owners should consider EPLI due to its protection policy against claims and lawsuits brought against a business, its officers, managers or employees.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Finance Sector See Double Digit Drop in New Business Volume in July

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

July new business volume in the equipment finance sector up 9% year-over-year, down 16% month-to-month

The amount of new business financed during the spring and summer months continues to grow at a moderate pace, according to the association's president and CEO.

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