The Equipment Finance Industry Is Entering a New Chapter

Download the 2026 Monitor 100 Report 

Growth continued across the equipment finance industry in 2025, but the landscape heading into 2026 is becoming increasingly complex. Market volatility, evolving customer expectations, AI adoption, operational efficiency, and shifting economic conditions are reshaping how lenders and lessors prepare for the future.

The 2026 Monitor 100 Report, sponsored by Solifi, provides an in-depth look at the performance, priorities, and outlook of the industry’s leading equipment finance organizations.

What You’ll Learn 

• How the top 100 equipment finance companies performed in 2025.
• Industry trends shaping growth, originations, and portfolio performance.
• Why operational efficiency and technology modernization remain top priorities.
• How equipment finance leaders are approaching AI adoption and automation.
• The economic and market forces influencing business strategy in 2026.
• What industry leaders expect for asset growth, originations, and hiring in the year ahead.

Key Findings

• Monitor 100 companies reported $593.8 billion in net assets and $211.9 billion in new business volume.
• More than 85% of participating companies expect originations to increase in 2026.
• Nearly one in five organizations identified AI as a top strategic focus, across banks, independents, and captives.
• 75% of companies expect to grow their teams in 2026, signaling confidence despite economic uncertainty.

Why Download?

Whether you’re focused on growth, operational efficiency, risk management, customer experience, or technology strategy, the Monitor 100 Report offers valuable insight into how leading organizations are navigating a rapidly changing market.

Complete the form to access your complimentary copy of the 2026 Monitor 100 Report.