Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

CapEx Finance Index May 2026: Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy

Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2026) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), continues to show that the equipment finance industry is on pace for another record year. Demand cooled but remained elevated
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Rises Again in June

Washington, DC (June 18, 2026) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its June 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 63.7, an increase from the May index of
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April CapEx Finance Index: Demand Eased, but Still on Pace for a Record Year

Washington, DC (May 26, 2026) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that while new deal growth edged down again in April, activity is still on pace for its best year on record. Financial conditions
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Improves in May

Washington, DC (May 21, 2026) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its May 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing that confidence in the equipment finance market is 59.9, up from the April index of
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CapEx Finance Index March 2026: Q1 New Equipment Demand at Record High

Washington, DC (April 28, 2026) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that while new deal growth edged down in March, total new business volumes (NBV) recorded its strongest quarter on record.
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Dips Again Amid Iran War Concerns

Washington, DC (April 16, 2026) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its April 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 54.6, a decrease from 61.0 in March,
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CapEx Finance Index February 2026: New Equipment Demand Remained Elevated

Washington, DC (March 31, 2026) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that equipment demand stayed strong through the middle of the first quarter. New business volumes (NBV) in January and February
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Dips in March

Washington, DC (March 19, 2026) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its March 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 61.0, a decrease from 67.6 in
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January CapEx Finance Index: New Equipment Demand Hit an All-Time High

Washington, DC (Feb. 24, 2026) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that demand for equipment started off 2026 at a sprinter’s pace. January new business volumes (NBV) reached their highest dollar
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Climbs Higher in February

Washington, DC (Feb. 19, 2026) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its February 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market rose to 67.6, up from 64.6 in January,
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence at 11-Month High

Washington, DC (Jan. 22, 2026) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its January 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market rose to 64.6, up from 58.3 in December,
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CapEx Finance Index November 2025: Recent Rate Cuts Expected to Bolster Equipment Demand Heading into Next Year

Washington, DC (Dec. 23, 2025) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), indicates the equipment leasing and finance sector is poised for a strong fourth quarter. Market volatility and a slowing economy have
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October CapEx Finance Index: Equipment Finance Demand Unfazed by Shutdown, on Track for Second-Best Year on Record

Washington, DC (Nov. 25, 2025) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI) released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) showed that new equipment demand in October hovered near its 2025 high, demonstrating resilience despite heightened market volatility.
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ELFA Names Deborah Baker of HP Inc. as 2026 Board Chair, Confirms New Slate of Officers and Directors

Marco Island, FL (Oct. 28, 2025) – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today announced its new Board of Directors and Officers who will serve for the next 12 months, following the conclusion of the association’s 64th Annual Convention. Deborah Baker, VP,
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CapEx Finance Index September 2025: Demand Rose for a Third Consecutive Month

Washington, DC (Oct. 24, 2025) — The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI) showed that demand for equipment strengthened for a third consecutive month in September, despite continued political and economic uncertainty. Growth in total new business volumes (NBV) is expected to reach
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