Funding Facts
70% of ELFA members who responded to the Survey of Equipment Finance Activity are involved in arranging or selling transactions to each other. The larger your annual new business volume is, the more likely you are to participate in this process. Independents and banks participate at a higher percentage than captives. To learn more, check out the 2022 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity at www.elfaonline.org/SEFA.
6.3%
That’s the overall increase in year-over-year New Business Volume in 2022, according to the December Monthly Leasing and Finance Index.
January MLFI Year-Over-Year
See details at www.elfaonline.org/data/MLFI
New Business Volume 
Aging Charge-offs
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Material Improvements
The materials handling sector is expanding/thriving, according to the Foundation's February Momentum Monitor. This month, one vertical is expanding, three are peaking, seven are weakening, and one is recovering/emerging. Access the full report for detailed information on each vertical.
Cautious Optimism
The Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index reported confidence in the industry of 51.8 as part of a steady climb in the new year. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Read the full report here.
