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CIT Group, a giant small business lender, filed for bankruptcy in 2010 which will cost the taxpayer over $2 billion in bailout funds. CIT’s bankruptcy is the fifth largest in U.S. history, carrying over $71 billion in assets. How are downfalls like this changing the lending-financial markets? First U.S. Finance […]

There are three main types of business equipment finance providers you can turn to: brokers, captive leasing agents, or independent lenders. BROKER – Much like an insurance broker or mortgage broker, an equipment finance broker acts as an intermediary. The broker will take your credit application to the specific lenders […]

This year is off to a good start for most of us. The economy in many markets has had an upbeat tick, which we’re all grateful for but in other areas, including employment rates, it could be better. The goal for all businesses and sales professionals is still to make […]

During a recent meeting with a sales manager, the topic came up of why they would use an equipment finance broker, instead of finding a direct source for their company’s leasing and financing needs. I told them that option was certainly available but offered a few points to carefully consider. […]

Here is some information, which could be very useful to you. Due to current legislation, the 3 major credit bureaus are now required to give you a FREE credit report annually for you to review and inspect for accuracy. This is nice because in the past, you really did not […]