About

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) is the leading trade association for the $1.3 trillion U.S. equipment finance industry. We are the voice of an industry that provides the vital capital needed for businesses to acquire equipment and drive economic growth. Our diverse membership includes financial services companies, manufacturers, and service providers dedicated to financing capital goods. Through our work, we advance and promote the equipment leasing and finance industry to empower businesses and solve the most pressing challenges facing our sector.

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Our Vision

The U.S. equipment leasing and finance sector is thriving and recognized as a driver of economic growth. 


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Our Mission

ELFA exists to provide member companies a platform to promote and advocate for the industry, including attracting and developing new and diverse talent; a forum for professional development and training; and a resource that develops information about, and for, the industry.

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Our Industry

Equipment financing fuels growth for businesses of all sizes, giving them the resources to acquire the equipment they need to succeed. Beyond individual transactions, the industry strengthens the U.S. economy by helping companies stay competitive, innovative, and financially agile.

Become A Member

Put your company at the center of the industry’s most influential network. ELFA champions your interests in Washington, D.C., provides trusted data, research, and market insights, and equips your team with unmatched training and leadership development—giving your business the connections and strategic edge it needs to thrive.

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