
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the $725 billion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA represents more than 575 member companies, including many of the nation's largest financial services companies and manufacturers, as well as regional and community banks and independent medium and small finance companies throughout the country.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the $725 billion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA represents more than 575 member companies, including many of the nation's largest financial services companies and manufacturers, as well as regional and community banks and independent medium and small finance companies throughout the country.
Created in 1989, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation conducts and commissions credible, unbiased future-focused research about the equipment lease financing industry. To date, the Foundation has funded more than $2 million in research grants.


Created in 1989, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation conducts and commissions credible, unbiased future-focused research about the equipment lease financing industry. To date, the Foundation has funded more than $2 million in research grants.

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation is the preeminent credential for equipment leasing and finance professionals who have demonstrated competency through testing of knowledge, continuing education and a commitment to their business practices and dedication to the industry.

The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) designation is the preeminent credential for equipment leasing and finance professionals who have demonstrated competency through testing of knowledge, continuing education and a commitment to their business practices and dedication to the industry.