As banks tighten credit, equipment financers see opportunity
Equipment financiers remain optimistic about 2023, even as inflation and recession fears continue to linger. “Our folks haven't missed a beat during the last recession; they haven't missed a beat when interest rates are high, they don't miss a beat when
Equipment finance industry confidence rebounds in January
Confidence among executives in the equipment finance industry continues to grow after a two-year low in November 2022, despite concerns about inflation and a possible recession. The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) — an assessment of current
Financiers should watch for ‘stagflation,’ economist says
NEW YORK — Financiers need to keep an eye on “stagflation” as the cost of goods and services continues to increase as a result of coronavirus-induced supply chain constraints, the compounding effects of the war in Ukraine and rising energy