ELFA - Equipment Leasing and Finance Association - Equipping Business for Success

Most Popular Resources

Access to business intelligence is one of the primary benefits of being an ELFA member. Tap into ELFA’s most popular industry information from the Knowledge Hub below.

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Survey Data

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Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25)

This monthly index reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the equipment finance sector.

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What's Hot/What's Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2024

What are the hottest equipment markets? This report reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA-member equipment managers and consultants. It is designed to assist equipment finance organizations in identifying business opportunities for future success.

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Survey of Equipment Finance Activity

The SEFA is the largest source of statistical information available on the $1 trillion equipment finance industry, based on a survey of 100+ equipment finance companies.

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Compensation Survey

This survey from ELFA and McLagan measures compensation rates as reported by more than 80 equipment finance companies representing a cross section of the sector. Access data for more than 90 executive, front-office and support positions.

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Small & Medium Enterprise Compensation Survey

This report from ELFA and Vault Consulting covers 19 specialized revenue and support positions at bank, captive and independent leasing companies.

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Credit Managers Survey

What is the state of credit in the equipment finance industry? This survey, presented at the ELFA Credit & Collections Conference, reflects feedback from executive leadership and credit personnel.

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Collections Effectiveness Survey

What is the state of collections in the equipment finance industry? This survey, presented at the ELFA Credit & Collections Conference, reflects feedback from executive leadership and collections personnel.

Interactive Tools

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ELFA Interactive State Disclosure Map

This interactive state-by-state map is designed to assist equipment finance companies in tracking financial disclosure regulations that will impact their businesses.

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Interactive SEFA Dashboard

The Interactive SEFA Dashboard features key findings from the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA)—the most important source of statistical information available on the equipment finance sector—dating back to 2006.

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State Tax Manual

This reference guide from ELFA and Vertex provides state-by-state analysis of sales and property taxes that impact the equipment finance sector.

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State Law Compendium

Browse this 50-state guide to compliance with selected state statutes and regulations.

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Online Discussion Groups (ELFAConnect)

ELFA's online discussion groups at https://connect.elfaonline.org are virtual roundtables where members connect and exchange information.

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Economic Impact

This map breaks down the $1 trillion equipment finance industry across all 50 states. You can also download a flyer for each state with more information.

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ELFA Engage Mobile App

Stay connected when you're on the go with the ELFA Engage app! The app is your hub for events, information and collaboration 365 days a year.

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Industry Information Help Desk

The Industry Information Help Desk is your industry and business information source. It's a help desk for industry information, staffed by the ELFA's research and industry services team, who stand ready to answer your questions about the equipment finance industry.