Credit ratings play a critical role in shaping access to capital, funding costs, and long-term stability for equipment finance companies. In today’s shifting economic landscape — with higher interest rates, ongoing tariff impacts, and evolving capital structures — understanding how ratings work and what factors matter most is more important than ever. This webinar, hosted by ELFA in partnership with KBRA, will demystify the ratings process, explore current macroeconomic and industry trends, and provide insights into both corporate and ABS ratings. Attendees will hear directly from experts on the risks, opportunities, and innovations influencing creditworthiness in the equipment finance sector.

Moderator:

Valerie Gerard, The Alta Group

Speakers:

Van Hesser, KBRA
Kenneth Martens, KBRA
Michael Dodge, KBRA