Johnnie Martinez II, Author at Equipment Finance News

Attendees and traders fill the trading floor as Volkwagen AG's Traton SE truck unit makes its initial public offering (IPO) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, operated by Deutsche Boerse AG, in Frankfurt, Germany, on Friday, June 28, 2019. Volkswagen raised 1.55 billion euros ($1.8 billion) selling a stake in its trucks business, but only after pricing the offer at the low end of a target range to attract investors to one of Europes biggest initial public offerings this year.

Transportation equipment manufacturer Traton Group is upgrading financial services across its truck and bus brands to meet consumer needs. Traton...

Tourists wait to watch the water fountain show from the Souk Al Baher, outside the Dubai Mall, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Home prices in the emirate dropped 12 percent in the 12 months through June, the biggest decline among 56 residential markets tracked by broker Frank Knight LLP.

Tougher regulations can aid ‘good’ brokers

byJohnnie Martinez II

October 1, 2024

Equipment finance brokers are facing increasing scrutiny as bad brokers attract regulators’ attention, but regulations can benefit good brokers. Equipment...

Webinar on minimizing risk and ‘lot rot’ in used-equipment sales

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 30, 2024

Equipment Finance News is pleased to present the webinar, "Used equipment financing in 2025 as markets normalize,” on Tuesday, Oct....

Tractor-trailer trucks wait to enter the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., on Monday, March 23, 2020. A shipping container shortage that's left everything from Thai curry to Canadian peas idling in ports may be about to get a whole lot worse as China steps up its coronavirus precautions on incoming vessels.

Core capital goods orders, shipments rise as outlook improves

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 30, 2024

e, sNew orders and shipments of core capital goods went up slightly in August ahead of a potential improvement in...

An apartment complex under construction in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Inflation rates fell under 2% in Atlanta for the first time in almost four years and dropped significantly across the South, providing some relief to consumers, and potential voters, in regions that will be key to the outcome of the US presidential election.

9 equipment finance executives to watch in 2025

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 27, 2024

Dealers, lenders and manufacturers are advancing the equipment industry as opportunities, procedures and technologies emerge in equipment finance and operations. ...

A systems check area at a Lenovo Group Ltd. research lab with a focus on artificial intelligence in Bengaluru, India, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Lenovo started building AI servers in Indias south, the latest boon for the rapidly growing country's push to become a high-tech powerhouse.

Efficiency a ‘North Star’ for tech adoption

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 25, 2024

Identifying and following one target area is key for equipment finance firms looking to successfully increase their technology adoption. “As...

A pickup truck drives past an Arvest Bank branch on the square in Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S., on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The annual Walmart Inc. shareholder celebration attracts a varied crowd who pour money into the hotels, bars and restaurants in and around the retailer's hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. The Covid-19 pandemic forced Walmart to pivot to a virtual gathering on June 3.

4 lending trends to look for in the next year

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 24, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Equipment financiers and other small business executives foresee trends such as regulations and consolidation affecting the lending...

The Cha Community bubble tea restaurant in Waco, Texas, US, on Friday, May 6, 2022. As the Small Business Administration moves to shut down aid, many U.S. entrepreneurs say they havent heard back on applications, funds or appeals.

Equipment M&A space ‘huge’ for SBA loans

byJohnnie Martinez II

September 23, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Small Business Administration loans are opening doors for lenders in the equipment finance space and beyond, as...

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