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Monthly Leasing & Finance Index

Please Note: ELFA has updated the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) to the CapEx Finance Index (CFI) to better reflect what it measures and how it impacts the broader U.S. economy. Visit the CapEx Finance Index for only near-real-time index that reflects capex, or the volume of commercial equipment financed in the U.S.

ELFA's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the equipment finance sector. Data include New Business Volume, Aging of Receivables, Average Losses, Credit Approval Ratios and Total Number of Employees. Learn more

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The MLFI-25 is the only index that reflects capex, or the volume of commercial equipment financed in the United States.

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Bank M​LFI

This special cut of the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reports on equipment finance for banks. The same key metrics (NBV, aging of receivables, charge-offs, credit approvals and employment) for the banks segment are available each month.

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​Small Ticket MLFI

This special cut of the Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reports on equipment finance for the small ticket market. The same key metrics (NBV, aging of receivables, charge-offs, credit approvals and employment) for the small-ticket segment are available each month.

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Learn more about the MLFI, including the release dates, methodology and participants.

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