The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association is the leading source of research and resources for the equipment finance industry. At ELFA, we believe that robust data lead to better decision making, and our studies provide members with business intelligence unavailable elsewhere. They help elevate the entire industry by informing policy and strategic direction, and highlight the impact of the equipment finance industry as a driver of U.S. economic growth.
Many of ELFA’s robust and varied research resources are surveys that reflect the activity of ELFA member companies and require survey participation. The collective contributions of members enable comprehensive data and insights that benefit the entire ELFA membership and the equipment finance industry.
It’s Survey Season!
For the next few weeks, ELFA member companies will have the opportunity to participate in surveys that will inform three major benchmarking surveys produced annually on the equipment finance industry:
- 2026 Credit Managers Survey: This survey reflects feedback from executive leadership and credit personnel. It covers a wide array of topics, including credit process, credit scoring, turnaround times, approval rates, collateral values, policy changes, regulations, modifications, application thresholds, booking volume, favorable/unfavorable industries, the macroeconomic environment and outlook at bank, captive, and independent leasing companies. Submissions are due by March 25. Results will be presented at the Credit & Collections Conference June 3-5 in Orlando, FL.
- 2026 Collections Effectiveness Survey: This survey reflects feedback from executive leadership and collections personnel, and captures information pertaining to aging of receivables, productivity measures, resources assigned to collection activities, technological trends and outsourcing strategies. Submissions are due by March 25. Results will be presented at the Credit & Collections Conference June 3-5 in Orlando, FL.
- 2026 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA): The SEFA is most important source of statistical information available on the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry. With more than 2,000 data points, it provides exclusive financial, operational, and market insights on U.S. equipment leasing and finance companies. The SEFA helps you benchmark your company, identify industry trends, and uncover opportunities and potential risks. It is a valuable tool for every department in your company. Participants receive a customized data visualization of their performance and multi-year trends. Company submissions are due April 30. ELFA is partnered with PwC to manage the SEFA survey process and ensure confidentiality of submitted data.
Please note that all of ELFA’s data collection is governed by policies that protect confidentiality. All responses are reported in aggregate. Previous years’ studies of the SEFA, Credit Managers Survey and Collections Effectiveness Survey are available at ELFA Research.
How To Participate
- Each of these surveys requires internal coordination to submit a single response for the ELFA member company.
- Survey questionnaires are sent via email to previous responders and targeted to key personnel in areas of credit, risk, collections, and operations.
- Contact [email protected] to learn more.
