AP Equipment Financing Hires Brian Smith as Senior Vice-President of Risk
AP Equipment Financing has hired Brian Smith as Senior Vice President of Risk. With over 25 years of experience in various credit and syndication roles in the equipment finance industry, Mr. Smith will be responsible for growing AP’s funding channels…
Tokyo Century (USA) Inc. Appoints Chris Enbom, CLFP as CEO
Tokyo Century (USA) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation, has appointed Chris Enbom, CLFP as Chief Executive Officer as of April 1, 2021. Mr. Enbom is currently CEO of AP Equipment Financing, which was acquired by Tokyo Century…
AP Equipment Financing 2020 Volume Up 17% and Announces 2021 Promotions
AP Equipment Financing funded $197.3 million worth of equipment in 2020, representing a 17% growth over 2019. AP is proud of this growth during this challenging year and looks forward to 2021 to continue their momentum. Additionally, AP Equipment Financing…
Why It’s Important for Your Finance Company to Have CLFP’s
A CLFP stands for a Certified Lease & Finance Professional, which is a designation specifically for equipment leasing and finance professionals. For someone to qualify for a CLFP, they must have three years of experience in the leasing world to…
The Power of Personal
Recently, we changed our look and branding, but we also introduced our new motto: The Power of Personal. While the concept itself is not new for our company, the official motto is. We wanted to clearly demonstrate to you and…
AP Equipment Financing Hires Alfred Steinhaus as Senior Vice-President of Development & Sales
AP Equipment Financing has hired Alfred (“Al”) E. Steinhaus as a Senior Vice-President of Development & Sales. Mr. Steinhaus has over 35 years of experience in banking and equipment finance at prominent finance companies including The Associates/Citicapital, F & M…
Welcome to the Power of Personal
We’re proud to be introducing AP Equipment Financing’s brand-new logo! Our new logo shows our progression, our roots in Bend, Oregon, and our modern approach to business. We wanted our logo to reflect our personality of being fast-paced, customer oriented,…
Section 179: Secure your 2020 tax benefits
What is Section 179? Section 179 is part of the IRS tax code that allows businesses to deduct essential business equipment from their income. How can Section 179 benefit me? Businesses like yours will be able to deduct business essential…
AP Financing & Bandit Industries Bring Special Financing Programs
AP Equipment Financing and Bandit Industries have teamed up to introduce an opportunity for arborists to receive special financing programs for Bandit equipment, which includes chippers, stump grinders, tracked carriers, and more. AP Equipment Financing works with local Authorized Bandit…
AP Equipment Financing Q2 Volume Up 49% and Announces Employee Promotions
AP Equipment Financing Q2 Volume Up 49% and Announces Employee Promotions Navigating the complexities of lending through the COVID pandemic, AP Equipment Financing funded $62.5 million worth of equipment in Q2 2020, representing a 49% growth over Q2 2019. AP…
Traditional Lenders Letting You Down?
Traditional lenders are great for many things, however have you ever wondered about the benefits of using an independent direct lender like AP Equipment Financing? Check out the benefits of using a direct lender below. 1. AP Financing is a…
FedEx: Facing a National Shortage in Trucks
FedEx trucks are facing a national shortage due to manufacturers being shut down, and their production delayed due to social distancing and COVID-19 testing requirements. As the country reopens slowly, you might have questions on what is happening within our…