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LONDON (Sept. 15, 2026) — QuickFi® is a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Banking Tech Awards: Best AI Solution in Lending and Best Digital Solution Provider – LendTech, the category it won in 2024. FinTech Futures, which runs the awards, announced the shortlist today; winners will be named Dec. 3 at the Hilton Park Lane. It is QuickFi's third consecutive year of recognition at the awards, following the 2024 win and a Highly Commended for Best Embedded Finance System in 2025. QuickFi is one of three finalists for Best AI Solution in Lending and one of seven for Best Digital Solution Provider – LendTech, a field that includes Finastra and LoanPro.

360 Equipment Finance announced that Jan Schmitzer has joined the company as Collections & Litigation Specialist, further strengthening the company’s growing collections team.

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) is proud to announce the promotions of Tammy Crozier to Assistant Controller and Kendra Kalthoff to Customer Service & Insurance Supervisor.

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi), a leading provider of lifecycle software solutions for the equipment finance industry, today announced that Chris Benes has joined the company as Sales Executive, strengthening the team as LTi continues to grow its presence and deepen relationships within the equipment finance industry.

NEW YORK (Sept. 10, 2026) — QuickFi® has won the 2026 Finovate Award for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution. Finovate announced the award today, during FinovateFall week in New York City, where QuickFi also demonstrated its platform live on stage this week. QuickFi was chosen from a finalist field of six that included Visa, Fundbox, Candescent, Akbank and ANNA Money. It is the company's fourth Finovate Award, following Best SMB/SME Banking Solution in 2022 and Best Embedded Finance Solution in 2023 and 2024.

LTi Technology Solutions (LTi), a leading provider of lifecycle software solutions for the equipment finance industry, announced that Amy Manning has been named Chief Customer Officer (CCO). In this role, she will lead the company’s full post-sale customer experience, including Customer Success, Professional Services, and Customer Support, and will serve as a member of the executive leadership team.

Channel, a national leader in equipment finance and working capital solutions, today announced the promotion of Cory Krogen to Head of Sales.

DLL, a leading global vendor finance company, announced the closing of its second U.S. Asset Backed Securitization (ABS) of 2026, “DLLAA 2026-1,” issuing notes totaling USD 626 million, including a tranche retained by DLL.

Wingspire Equipment Finance announced the closing of a $140 million large equipment financing transaction with a private equity-backed company providing GPU cloud computing capacity to AI labs, enterprise customers, and public-sector organizations.

PEAC Solutions, a leading global equipment financing platform, today announced the promotion of Jennifer Fanz to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective September 1, 2026.

Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) is pleased to announce Michael “Bez” Beswick has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer. Beswick brings over 15 years of experience as a technical architect and consulting practice lead across many industries to guide Maxim’s technology strategy, systems architecture, data, and AI roadmap.

Acquis, a leading provider of outsourced insurance solutions for the equipment finance industry, is partnering with California-based Innovative Lease Services (ILS) to help protect ILS' growing equipment finance portfolio.

Lendscape, a leading global provider of commercial finance technology, today named Liventus as a trusted partner providing implementation and data migration services for its equipment finance customers in the United States.

Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) announced significant improvements to its intake, underwriting, and funding processes during the first half of 2026. The company launched a new credit matrix resulting in competitive pricing for B-to-D credits and simplifying communication with borrowers, finance brokers and equipment vendors.

Channel has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies for the 14th consecutive year. This streak reflects the company's continued investment in its people, partnerships, and a culture built on doing the right thing while helping small businesses access the capital they need to grow.

Blue Bridge Financial, Inc. (Blue Bridge) a leading independent commercial equipment finance company, announced the successful extension and upsize of its corporate notes to $23.0 million. Blue Bridge will use the additional capital to support ongoing growth and for general corporate purposes. Brean Capital, LLC served as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor and sole placement agent in connection with the transaction.

Amur Equipment Finance today announced the launch of Deal Sense, a first-of-its-kind AI capability that turns a credit application into insight in minutes. Deal Sense is the fastest first look in equipment finance, delivering Amur’s most valued partners a complete read on each opportunity and the power to deliver seamless outcomes for their customers.

Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. announced the successful completion of its 16th term securitization, issuing $406.02 million in notes backed by equipment loans and leases originated through its platform. This securitization transaction was met by very strong demand across the capital structure, attracting approximately $2.56 billion in total investor orders. The investor response is a great indicator of their appreciation of the quality of our customer experience and the efforts that have supported that experience.

New York, New York (July 22, 2026) — QuickFi®, the AI-powered platform for 100% digital business equipment financing, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Finovate Awards for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution. Winners will be announced September 10, 2026, at FinovateFall in New York City. The Finovate Awards recognize the banks, fintech companies, and innovators driving meaningful change in financial services. QuickFi was named alongside finalists including Visa, Fundbox, Candescent, Akbank, and ANNA Money. This recognition marks QuickFi's fourth Finovate Awards honor, following wins for Best SMB/SME Banking Solution (2022) and Best Embedded Finance Solution (2023 and 2024). "Small businesses deserve equipment financing that works the way the rest of their digital lives do — instant, transparent, and available 24/7," said Bill Verhelle, CEO of QuickFi. "Being named a finalist alongside companies like Visa reflects our team's work bringing bank-grade embedded lending to the OEMs and financial institutions that serve small business America." QuickFi will also demonstrate its platform live at FinovateFall 2026. About QuickFi: QuickFi® by Innovation Finance USA LLC is the award-winning, patented AI platform for 100% digital, end-to-end business equipment financing, serving global OEMs and banks with embedded lending and agentic AI. Learn more at quickfi.ai. Media Contact: Joseph Vu, SVP Marketing, [email protected], 585-207-0279

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Empire Asset Finance, LLC ("Empire"), today announced the closing of its first institutional warehouse credit facility with Bank OZK.

In 2025, the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA), in collaboration with the CLFP Foundation in the United States, brought the CLFP course, Exam, and designation to Canada. The Canadian Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CCLFP) designation identifies an individual as a knowledgeable professional to employers, clients, customers, and peers in the commercial equipment finance industry in Canada. As such, the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to recognize the first recipients of the certification.

Wingspire Equipment Finance announced Dillon Bernad has joined the company as Vice President of Sponsor Coverage.

Asset finance organizations can now scale data models, instantly extend APIs and automate business logic on the Odessa platform – without vendor dependency.

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation is pleased to welcome its newest class of CLFPs: 19 industry professionals who have demonstrated mastery of the equipment finance body of knowledge by passing the rigorous CLFP Exam. Representing diverse companies and roles across the industry, these individuals have joined an elite community united by a commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice. They are:

WEST CHESTER, Pa. & ALBANY, Minn. — June 26, 2026 — Oakmont Capital Services (OCS), a leading provider of equipment financing solutions, has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune, ranking No. 52 in the small company category in Minnesota.

Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) is proud to announce the promotion of Amanda Bialka, CLFP, from Senior Syndication Analyst to Syndication Manager.

Pearson brings deep FP&A discipline, making him uniquely positioned to accelerate strategic financial execution.

Wafra has agreed to acquire equipment finance company Navitas Credit Corp. from United Community Bank for approximately $1.9 billion in cash, with Navitas’ current management team remaining in place after the transaction closes. The deal, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026, positions Navitas for continued growth as an independent company with additional financing support from Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

Channel has been named a Minnesota Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing its strong workplace culture and employee experience. The honor is based entirely on anonymous employee feedback and reflects Channel’s commitment to integrity, teamwork, and creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive. The recognition adds to the company’s growing list of workplace awards, including a spot on the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces list.

The transaction marks Channel's first AAA rating to date, attracting ~$740M in orders from 23 investors. This is a firm demonstration of continued trust and interest in Channel's issuances by the investor community.

Global vendor finance company DLL reported resilient underlying performance in its Annual Report 2025, despite a year marked by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Net income held steady at EUR 1.9 billion, while net profit reached EUR 312 million — reflecting the impact of higher risk costs and currency headwinds that trimmed the company's portfolio to EUR 45.7 billion. Results varied by region, with solid growth in Europe, Canada, and Asia-Pacific offset by volume declines in the U.S. and Latin America. Looking ahead, DLL remains focused on deepening partner relationships and strengthening its digital capabilities as it navigates a volatile global landscape.