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CONTENTS:


A Practical Look at Bundling Transactions: Let's Bundle in the Jungle

By Marc L. Hamroff and Robert S. Cohen

Bundled leases are being used in all aspects of the marketplace, and there are a wide variety of ways to document them. Each method has advantages and disadvantages.

 


Leasing Law After NorVergence

By Robert W. Ihne and Edward K. Gross

The fallout from the bankrupt NorVergence and its assignees continues through the courts. While the related case law continues to evolve, there are some hopeful developments for lessors.


 


Understanding Business Cycles Through Credit and Lease Contracts
By Antonio Doblas-Madrid and Raoul Minetti

A study of more than 28,000 contracts over a decade shows that arrears are significantly countercyclical across types of equipment.

Comparison of Classification Models for Predicting Equipment Lease and Loan Default

By Levon Goukasian and Samuel L. Seaman

Which classification procedure most accurately forecasts lease or loan default? A linear discriminant model appears the most effective for modeling credit risks.