Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Washington, DC 20006

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

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a non-profit affiliate to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, conducts and commissions credible, unbiased future-focused research about the equipment lease financing industry.

Articles & News
Executives from the equipment finance sector believe that business conditions will improve over the next quarter, CapEx leases and loans will increase, and they expect to have more access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions.
Equipment Finance Confidence Up in June
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the June 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.
June 22, 2023
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Releases Economic Report
Equipment and software investment growth slowed in early 2023, resulting in the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation lowering its annual forecast for investment growth to 1 percent.
April 21, 2023
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021.
Equipment Finance Sector Views Economy With 'Guarded Optimism'
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021.
June 29, 2022
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Equipment Finance Optimism Continues Dip for Fourth Month
Once again, the Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) has dropped.
May 21, 2022
Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundation releases report on business conditions and expectations within the equipment finance industry.
Equipment Finance Confidence Declines, Again
Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundation releases report on business conditions and expectations within the equipment finance industry.
May 14, 2022
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Hits Highest Level in Three Years
Half of key finance industry executives believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, prompted by the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
March 18, 2021
Products & Press Releases
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2022 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.6% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment
Low financial stress, an expanding housing sector and increased infrastructure spending are expected to propel equipment and software investment growth in 2022.
January 3, 2022
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Q4 Update to 2021 Economic Outlook Forecasts 13.2% Investment Gains and 5.3% GDP Growth
Investment Momentum Monitor shows construction equipment investment staying elevated over the next three to six months.
October 18, 2021
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2021 Economic Outlook Now Projects 6.1% GDP Growth, 13.3% Rise in Capital Investments
Q3 update forecasts U.S. GDP growth to reach 6.1% in 2021, with investment in construction and other equipment and software spiking by 13.3%.
July 16, 2021
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Equipment Finance Confidence Remains Largely Unchanged in January
While the Monthly Confidence Index was changed for the month, there was a notable uptick in optimism for business conditions over the next four months.
January 25, 2021
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Top 10 Trends That Will Influence Equipment Acquisition in 2021
To help its members gauge the trends like to affect the market this year, ELFA has identified the Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021.
January 25, 2021
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 59.7, an increase from the November index of 56.1.
December 18, 2020
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
U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012-2013 Fact Sheet
December 11, 2012
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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January 25, 2012 - Construction News Tracker
From the World of Concrete, Construction News Tracker reviews the 2012 show, new products and manufacturer updates as well as the recent upturn in new business volume in the construction equipment leasing and finance industry
January 26, 2012
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Executives from the equipment finance sector believe that business conditions will improve over the next quarter, CapEx leases and loans will increase, and they expect to have more access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions.
Equipment Finance Confidence Up in June
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the June 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.
June 22, 2023
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Releases Economic Report
Equipment and software investment growth slowed in early 2023, resulting in the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation lowering its annual forecast for investment growth to 1 percent.
April 21, 2023
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021.
Equipment Finance Sector Views Economy With 'Guarded Optimism'
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index showed overall new business volume for May was $9.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year from new business volume in May 2021.
June 29, 2022
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
Equipment Finance Optimism Continues Dip for Fourth Month
Once again, the Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) has dropped.
May 21, 2022
Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundation releases report on business conditions and expectations within the equipment finance industry.
Equipment Finance Confidence Declines, Again
Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundation releases report on business conditions and expectations within the equipment finance industry.
May 14, 2022
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2022 Economic Outlook Forecasts 4.6% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment
Low financial stress, an expanding housing sector and increased infrastructure spending are expected to propel equipment and software investment growth in 2022.
January 3, 2022
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Q4 Update to 2021 Economic Outlook Forecasts 13.2% Investment Gains and 5.3% GDP Growth
Investment Momentum Monitor shows construction equipment investment staying elevated over the next three to six months.
October 18, 2021
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2021 Economic Outlook Now Projects 6.1% GDP Growth, 13.3% Rise in Capital Investments
Q3 update forecasts U.S. GDP growth to reach 6.1% in 2021, with investment in construction and other equipment and software spiking by 13.3%.
July 16, 2021
March2021 Mci Scaled
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Hits Highest Level in Three Years
Half of key finance industry executives believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, prompted by the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
March 18, 2021
Feb2021 Mci Scaled
Pent-up Demand Drives Confidence Upward Among Equipment Finance Leaders
Confidence within the equipment finance market rose to 64.4 in February compared to 59.6 for the previous month as equipment buyers seek financing options amid ongoing pandemic uncertainty.
February 18, 2021
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Equipment Finance Confidence Remains Largely Unchanged in January
While the Monthly Confidence Index was changed for the month, there was a notable uptick in optimism for business conditions over the next four months.
January 25, 2021
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Top 10 Trends That Will Influence Equipment Acquisition in 2021
To help its members gauge the trends like to affect the market this year, ELFA has identified the Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021.
January 25, 2021
Dec2020 Mci
Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 59.7, an increase from the November index of 56.1.
December 18, 2020
Outlook Report
2021 Economic Outlook Forecasts 7.8% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment
Forecast also expects 4.7% GDP growth despite uneven economic recovery in the face of the pandemic.
December 16, 2020
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Equipment Finance Sector Shows Activity Up 6% in October But Down 9% YOY
Cumulative new business volume year-to-date is down almost 6% compared to 2019 as pandemic continues to impact activity.
November 30, 2020
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Ticks Up in November
COVID-19 Impact Survey Data reveal default expectations further improved, fewer deferrals
November 20, 2020
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Down But Steady with Pre-COVID Levels
COVID-19 Impact Survey shows improved expectations month over month as deferrals wind down.
October 26, 2020
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2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Positive Q4 Growth for Equipment and Software
As impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing measures ease, forecast shows equipment and software investment is bouncing back.
October 7, 2020
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Climbs Higher in September
COVID-19 Impact Survey data also reveals a slightly more positive outlook month over month.
September 17, 2020
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Improves in August
Industry confidence shows a slight uptick despite uncertainty related to continued spread of COVID-19.
August 20, 2020
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Q3 Update to 2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Improvement In Equipment and Software Investment
Investment in equipment and software is projected to improve relative to the first half of the year as businesses reopen.
July 15, 2020
Confidence in the equipment finance market increased to 45.8, up from the May index of 25.8.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Surges in June
COVID-19 Impact Survey Data Revealed
June 18, 2020
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Confidence in Equipment Finance Market Begins to Improve
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market improved with an index of 25.8, up from the historic low in April of 22.3.
May 14, 2020
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