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Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA)

The SEFA is the most important source of statistical information available on the $1 trillion equipment leasing and finance industry. Put the data to work for you: benchmark your company, discover which sectors are most profitable and stay on top of industry trends.

New! Complete the 2023 SEFA survey and get your free report!

All ELFA regular members are encouraged to complete the 2023 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity questionnaire. Respondents will receive a complimentary copy of the SEFA and Small-Ticket SEFA reports (a $1,495 value) and a personalized MySEFA interactive tool, which lets you track your company’s operational and performance statistics and compare them against your peers. The streamlined questionnaire is quick and easy to complete. Questions? Contact Bill Choi at BChoi@elfaonline.org.

2022 SEFA Highlights

Key Findings

Download the executive summary and table of contents.

Snapshot Summary

View an infographic summarizing key takeaways from the report.

Press Release

Read ELFA's announcement about the 2022 Survey.

Three Options to Order the Full Report

Both Reports

Save! Purchase both reports combined ($795 Member/$1,495 Nonmember)

Regular SEFA Only

Purchase only the 2022 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity ($695 Member/$1,395 Nonmember)

Small Ticket SEFA Only

Purchase only the 2022 Small-Ticket Survey of Equipment Finance Activity ($195 Member/$395 Nonmember)

Get the Most Out of the SEFA

Top 7 Ways to Use the SEFA

Download proven tips on the top ways to leverage the SEFA for your business.

Members Speak Out

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Interactive SEFA Dashboard

View highlights from over a decade of industry benchmark data in our powerful online platform. Drill down into the data you care about, in just a few clicks.

MySEFA

MySEFA is an innovative data visualization tool for equipment finance companies that participate in the SEFA. Companies use MySEFA to track their own operational and performance statistics and quickly and easily compare them against their peers in the industry. Make sure you participate in the survey in order to take advantage of this benefit!

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Members Enjoy Special Benefits

Participation in the survey is a benefit of ELFA membership, and ELFA member respondents receive a complimentary copy of both reports. They also receive MySEFA, an interactive tool that lets companies track their own operational and performance statistics against their peers. Non-respondents may purchase the survey report. For more information about the SEFA, including how you can participate, please contact Bill Choi at BChoi@elfaonline.org.

Questions?

For more information about the SEFA, please contact Bill Choi at BChoi@elfaonline.org.