Equipment Finance News

Heavy-equipment dealers are embracing new technologies to streamline operations, and their OEM partners are on the front lines with them. #EquipmentFinance #DealerOperations #Technology #Caterpillar #Bobcat https://hubs.la/Q030pQ6l0

As subscription and as-a-service agreements become more popular in the equipment industry, some lenders are turning to assignment financing as another profitable venture. #equipmentfinance #equipmentasaservices #EaaS #equipmentrental #assignmentfinance https://hubs.la/Q030pJ-Q0

Lower borrowing costs and expectations of loosened regulations under a new presidential administration drove up equipment financiers’ confidence this month, topping a three-year high in November. #EquipmentFinance #LenderOperations #ELFF https://hubs.la/Q030mQyL0

Equipment manufacturer Volvo and logistics company DHL have partnered to launch an autonomous fleet in Texas as the companies seek to develop their long-term autonomous future. #equipmentfinance #autonomoussolutions #autonomousvehicles #autonomoustrucks https://hubs.la/Q030dZL50

Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate for a third consecutive time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025, signaling greater caution over how quickly they can continue reducing borrowing costs. #equipmentfinance #interestrates #inflation https://hubs.la/Q0304CDx0

Heavy-equipment dealers are aggressively offloading used inventory by sending vehicles to auction, revamping older equipment and expanding finance operations. #dealeroperations #usedequipment #equipmentfinance https://hubs.ly/Q02__6Fh0

Specialty equipment financier and lessor Madison Capital will stop originating direct financing for new equipment and vehicles at yearend due to competitive and macroeconomic pressures. #equipmentfinance #equipmentlenders #equipmentM&A #lenderclosures https://hubs.la/Q02__6q-0

In the December 2024 edition of the Equipment Finance News LinkedIn newsletter, we look at the implications of a legal battle on Section 1071, equipment pricing forecasts and how fleets are transitioning to EVs and alternative fuels. Plus, we announce that a Federal Reserve economist will be one of the speakers at the Equipment Finance Connect, which will take place May 14-15 in Nashville.

As activity in the equipment finance asset-backed securities and syndication markets continues to increase, more technology companies see opportunities in the markets. #equipmentfinance #equipmentlender #equipmentABS #assetbackedsecurities #equipmentsyndication https://hubs.la/Q02_SLdC0

Equipment dealers and lenders looking to implement AI capabilities to their operations need to be aware of looming regulations. #equipmentfinance #equipmentAI #artificialintelligence #equipmenttechnology #equipmentdealers #equipmentlenders https://hubs.la/Q02_Gw3N0