Last week we got some very welcome news from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), courtesy of Equipment Finance News:
Equipment finance demand hits record high in January
Total new business volume hit $11.6B
New equipment finance demand reached a record high in January as new business volumes posted the strongest monthly dollar total in the 20-year history of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s CapEx Finance Index.
By the numbers:
- $11.6 billion: Total new business volume hit on a seasonally adjusted basis
- 1%: Volume increase YOY, non-seasonally adjusted
- 8%: volume increase from December—the largest one-month gain on record
What brokers need to know: Small-ticket volume—“a key indicator of equipment demand,” notes Equipment Finance News—climbed to $5.3 billion in December, a gain of 5.5%
Why it matters: Buyer demand for financing is strong in 2026—particularly for small-ticket financing. You want to have a funding partner who can meet your small-dollar needs and give your customers options outside of OEM and captive financing.
- With instant approvals on qualified deals under $25K and financing transactions from $500 to $1.5MM+, we can help you meet the growing demand for equipment financing from businesses of all sizes. Reach out to our Third Party Originations team
Source: “Equipment finance demand hits record high in January.” Equipment Finance News. February 24, 2026