Investing in the Future of the Equipment Finance Industry
The Foundation embraces the tagline Your Eye on the Future. Everything we do – from research to next generation outreach – is inspired by innovative thinking to advance the $1 trillion equipment finance industry for years to come.
Our constituents include:
- Independent lease financing companies
- Captive finance companies
- Commercial and investment banks
- Diversified financial services companies
- Brokers and packagers
- Service providers
- Rating and industry analysts
- Academics, including students
- Researchers and media sources
- Allied not for profit associations
The Foundation has two main impact areas:
Forward-looking Research
Providing the vision for the equipment finance industry through development of future-focused research and market intelligence.
- Our online library houses hundreds of articles and study reports on industry topics identifying opportunities and challenges to help you and your company make better business decisions.
- Development of economic resources, all through the lens of equipment finance, published in a cadence of monthly and quarterly updates for use by business, academic, investor, and public policy communities.
- Market sizing data and analysis, estimating the size of the equipment finance industry at $1.16 trillion and providing breakdowns by equipment type, vertical industry, state, and more.
Academic Outreach
Inspiring the next generation workforce through Campus to Career programs to help attract a diverse workforce for the future of the industry.
- Awarding $5,000 scholarships to deserving students interested in pursuing a career in equipment finance. Since launching in 2020, 26 students have received a total of $130,000 in tuition awards.
- Supporting industry volunteers visiting 20+ colleges and universities around the country every year to educate students about career opportunities in equipment finance.
- Partnering with universities to develop curriculum specific to equipment leasing.
- Promoting internship and recruitment resources with students and companies to ensure the industry is ready for the next generation.