Bend, OR – AP Equipment Financing has increased Q1 2025 funding volume by 12.7%, compared to Q1 in 2024. This increase signals a strong start to what is shaping up to be a record-breaking year. March 2025 stood out as a particularly strong month, with funding volumes increasing 32.4% year-over-year.  

“This strong start to 2025 is the result of our continued focus on people, principles, and processes” states Chris Lerma, CLFP, President. “By investing in talent and streamlining how we work, AP is well-positioned to deliver fast, flexible financing while strengthening relationships across our portfolio.” 

AP attributes this upward trajectory to an ongoing diversification of asset classes and continued departmental expansion, following a series of key hires and internal growth initiatives throughout 2024. These strategic moves have positioned AP to better serve a broad range of industries while maintaining their commitment to fast, flexible financing solutions.  

AP Equipment Financing remains focused on building lasting relationships with vendors and customers and looks ahead to continued success throughout 2025. 

About AP Equipment Financing   

Founded in 1998 and based in Bend, Oregon, AP Equipment Financing is a subsidiary of Tokyo Century (USA) Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Tokyo Century Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, has 7,800 employees, and offers specialty leasing and other high value-added financial services in more than 30 countries.  

AP Equipment Financing is renowned for its reliability, consistently delivering innovative financial services and comprehensive expertise to ensure customer satisfaction. The affiliation with Tokyo Century Corporation grants AP the financial strength and resources of a large organization, while enabling them to uphold the swift and personalized service characteristic of an agile independent enterprise. 

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