Despite rising interest rates and continued economic volatility, new business volume in the third quarter was resilient, up eleven percent year-over-year. However, leaders across banks and independent financing institutions are cautiously optimistic for the remainder of 2022 with goals to expand portfolios. Inflationary pressures and supply chain concerns remain material industry headwinds into the fourth quarter. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation measures confidence among industry leaders every month. Following a continued decline in 2022, sector confidence among industry leaders bottomed out in July at 46.1. The cautious optimism of industry operators is supported by the … [Read more...]

New business volume in the second quarter experienced very marginal impacts, down only one percent year-over-year,  despite rising interest rates and continued economic volatility. However,  leaders across banks and independent financing institutions have optimistic outlooks for the remainder of 2022 with goals to expand portfolios. Inflationary pressure and supply chain challenges continue as industry headwinds into the third quarter. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation measures confidence among industry leaders every month. Following a continued decline in 2022,  sector confidence among industry leaders experienced a slight increase month-over-month from 49.6 … [Read more...]

Despite rising interest rates and economic volatility, the Equipment Finance sector maintained strong performance in the first quarter of 2022 with year-over-year originations growth of 14%. Banks and independent financing institutions continue to expand portfolios through originations and acquisitions. However, inflationary pressures, global conflicts, and supply chain challenges remain headwinds for the remainder of 2022. M&A activity continued at a robust pace in 2022, with nine M&A deals announced in the first quarter of 2022. Banks are actively seeking equipment leasing & finance platforms. … [Read more...]

This 2022 first Quarter Report analyzes data from the fourth quarter of 2021.M&A activity continued at a robust pace in late 2021 and into the first part of 2022. Banks are actively seeking equipment leasing & finance platforms. In recent years, Colonnade has been the sell-side or buy-side M&A Advisor in several equipment finance transactions. These complex transactions require an investment banking team with deep industry knowledge, insider level mastery, competitive positioning, and buyer relationships. … [Read more...]

Welcome to the quarterly update for the Equipment Finance industry. Colonnade is a leading financial advisor to the Equipment Finance industry, having advised on several M&A transactions in recent years. This 2021 Fourth Quarter Report analyzes data from the third quarter of 2021. The Equipment Finance industry covers a variety of businesses that provide lease financing solutions collateralized by equipment. Our quarterly update focuses on commercial equipment finance within the U.S. … [Read more...]