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April 3
McKenzie Credit Group Joins Funder List "A"
Funders Looking for Broker Business
Story Credit Financing
Business Loans, SBA Loans, Working Capital
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Available Career Positions at Balboa & TopMark
Build Your List
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Top Ten Leasing News Read by Readers
March 27 - March 31
Fleets Cite Mounting Pressure to Contain Costs
By Mike Antich, Automotivefleet.com
Poodle and Dachshund
Woodland Hills, California Adopt-a-Dog
Broker Fair 2023
May 8 New York City
News Briefs ---
Oil prices could rise worldwide as Saudi Arabia
announces cut of 500,000 barrels daily
San Francisco Bay Area’s empty-storefronts plague
Blight goes far beyond downtowns
Sunbelt Cities Nashville and Austin
Are Nation’s Hottest Job Markets
McDonald’s Temporarily Shuts U.S. Offices
as Chain Prepares for Layoff Notices
You May Have Missed ---
The Big Coin Heist
unimaginable anyone would try to steal it
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 5
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Collect
Small Business Lending Data
By Delaney Sexton, Coleman Report
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Spring is Here! Time for a New Career
Selling in a Volatile Market
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
J.D. Power: Brand Loyalty Vital for
Leasing Access in Tight Market
Introducing Leasing News Legal Editor
Marshall Goldberg, Esq.
Member of Leasing News Advisory Board
Academy for Leasing and Finance Professionals
Registration Now Open for Two Class Times
Limited Spots Available
Allied Financial Solutions
Promotes J.R.Schneider to President
FDIC Announces Upcoming Sale of Loan Portfolio
from the Former Signature Bank, New York
Mitsubishi HC merger creates $7.5 Billion
North American Commercial Finance Company
Mixed Breed
Chicago, Illinois Adopt-a-Dog
News Briefs ---
GM overtakes Ford as second best-seller of EVs
in U.S. but still trails Tesla by a wide margin
1st Quarter Tesla Vehicle Deliveries 422,875
Date for Financial Results & Webcast
Office vacancies rise in Silicon Valley
and balloon in San Francisco
‘I’ve never seen anything like this: One of China’s most
popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts
SF Bay Area Expansion Team Draws Record Price
for U.S. Women’s Soccer League
You May Have Missed ---
How small businesses can find safety
before the next bank crisis
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 7
Do Not Listen with
the Intent to Reply
Placard
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
We Are Growing Our Senior Sales Team Now
U.S. Top Banks Ranked
by Uninsured Deposits
TRAC Leasing Very Popular for Vehicle Use
by Terry Winders
AACFB Annual Conference May 2-4
Hotel Deadline Monday, April 10
Updated Exhibitors List
Tech Layoffs Hamper West Coast Housing Markets
MReport.com
Section 1071, Requiring Lending Data Collection
and Reporting, is Now Final
By Marshall Goldberg, Esq., Leasing News Legal Editor
Easter Edition: The Robe, Steel Magnolias
Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Mailrates,
Rise of the Guardians-Reviews by Fernando Croce
German Shepherd
Auburn, California Adopt-a-Dog
$114 Billion to Rebuild Ukraine
Estimated Reconstruction costs of
Damages and Losses Caused by War
News Briefs ---
Increasing Demand for E-commerce and Warehousing
Drives Forklift Trucks Market to US$ 119.19 billion
by 2033, Persistence Market Research
Mortgage rates fall for
the fourth week in a row
Airbus to Double Production in China
as It Moves Ahead With New Orders
Walmart tells hundreds of workers they have
90 days to find jobs at other locations
End of the Gas-Engine Camaro Opens
a New Door for Muscle Cars
In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs
and Companies
Bosses Want Hard Workers—So They’re Hiring Older People
recruiting seniors on premise age equals stronger work ethic
You May Have Missed ---
Forbes World's Billionaires List
Richest People in the World
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 10
Florida Commercial Finance Disclosure Law
By Sloan Schickler, Esq.
2022 Year-end Membership Category
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Looking for a New Career. We're Hiring
Top Ten Leasing News Read by Readers
April 3 to April 7
20 New Certified Leasing and Finance Professionals
Channel Academy for Leasing and Finance Professionals Exam
NBA to End Testing Players for Marijuana
CannabisNewsWire.com
Mixed Breed
Chatsworth, California Adopt-a-Dog
SFNet's Women in Secured Finance Conference
June 14, 2023, New York, NY
News Briefs ---
Declines in Loan Values Are Widespread Among Banks
Lenders could face pressure on earnings or liquidity, or to pay higher rates for deposits
How Elon Musk Is Changing the Twitter Experience
"use for payments, news and food orders."
The Money-Saving Power of Your Library Card
Membership gets free streaming movies, audiobooks, language lessons, more
You May Have Missed ---
America Is Back in the Factory Business
Record spending on manufacturing construction heralds a made-in-the-U.S. rebound
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 12
When the Phone Was Tied With a Wire...
Humans Were Free
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
These Companies Have Careers Open and Are Hiring
Documentation Perspective Improves Sales Ability
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
SBA to Remove Franchise Directory May 11, 2023
To Lend to More Responsibilities for Lenders
Companies with Three or More CLFP Members
Total Membership today: 1,246 CLFP’s
Walmart Is Preparing to Build Its Own
Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network
By Matthew W. Daus, Esq.
CoreLogic Estimates $83 Billion-Plus
in Tornado Damage Across Central U.S.
Equifax, Experian & TransUnion Remove Medical
Collections Debt under $500 on Credit Reports
Labrador Retriever Mix
Albany, New York Adopt-a-Dog
News Briefs ---
Apple PC shipments plunge 40%
in bigger drop than rivals
Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Rosa medical facility
becomes 1st in US to achieve net-zero energy
This SF Starbucks' seating was removed
Employees think they know why
Houston Apartment Owner Loses 3,200 Units to Foreclosure
Building values falling, interest rates rising, rent growth slowing
You May Have Missed ---
California Economy Is on Edge After
Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 14
Georgia Commercial Finance Disclosure Laws
Submitted to the Governor for Signature
Marshall Goldberg, Esq. Leasing News Legal Editor
National Equipment Finance Association
2022 Year-End Membership
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Spring into a New Career. WE'RE HIRING!
You Become What You Attract
Sales Makes It Happen by Christopher Menkin
Inflation Reaches Lowest Point
in Almost Two Years
$202 Billion Worth of Property
Impacted by Severe Spring Storms
By Kyle G. Horst, DS News
Allen Levine Celebrates 25 years
with Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
Madison Capital Recognized for 25 Years of Membership
In the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
ELFA Announces In-Person
and Virtual 2023 Legal Forum, May 7-9
Actress Stella Stevens Films (1938 - 2023)
The Courtship of Eddie's Father, The Ballad of Too Late Blues,
The Nutty Professor, The Silencers Cable Hogue
Reviews by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
German Shepherd
Westlake Village, California Adopt-a-Dog
Leasing News Advisor Emeritus
Ken Greene, Attorney
News Briefs ---
In shocking reversal, mortgages proved poor
investment for banks that lost money on home loans
Biggest Drop for Small Business
Credit Availability in Over 20 Years
NFL approves use of helmet designed
to reduce concussions for quarterbacks
What Happened When the IRS Got Audited
Obsolete software. Archaic code. The IRS has an IT problem
‘Hey, I Am a Human.’
In Sales, the People Are Battling the Chatbots
You May Have Missed ---
Bank Turmoil Squeezes Borrowers
Raising Fears of a Slowdown
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 17
If They Throw You to the Wolves
Advice
A State-by-State Analysis of License Requirements
for Lenders and Brokers
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers
2022 Membership Count and by Category
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Careers Available. Hiring Available Now
Are You a "Non-essential?”
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Top Ten Leasing News Read by Readers
April 10 to April 15
Lease or Finance to “Not-for-Profits”
is Win-Win for All Sides
1.25 Million Have "Top Secret"
Access in the U.S.
Akita and Siberian Husky
Santa Monica, California Adopt-a-Dog
deBanked Broker Fair 2023
May 8, New York City
News Briefs ---
Profits at big US banks show
few signs of industry distress
Montana legislature approves
outright ban of TikTok
Santa Clara official indicted for allegedly
leaking documents to 49ers
Banks Are Finally Facing Pressure to Pay Depositors More
Smaller lenders lose deposits to their bigger peers
Apple Is Dominating the U.S. Smartphone Market
Supporting old phones has allowed it to capture the market
You May Have Missed ---
Opinion: Stop the gloom and doom
The economic recovery is strong
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 19
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Canadian Finance & Leasing Association
2022 Membership Year- End numbers
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Spring into a New Career. We're Hiring
Remember to Always Ask for Referrals
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Alternate Finance Association Membership
United States
New Certification Will Help Standardize
Marijuana Product Testing by Labs
Financing Cannabis Funding Sources
Many Work with Third Party Originators
Siberian Husky
Toronto, Canada Adopt-a- Dog
AACFB Annual Conference May 2 - 4
Early-Bird Rate CUT OFF 10 Days Away
News Briefs ---
JPMorgan Chase profits jump 52%
amid banking turmoil
Wells Fargo's $500 million Irving campus
will house three thousand bank workers
Goldman Sachs Sheds Consumer Loans
as Losses Mount, $500 Million Loan Loss
L.A teachers win 21% wage increase
in tentative contract pact with LAUSD
Nurse Shortage Pushes Hospitals
Into the Gig Economy
Netflix to end DVD-by-mail business.
Paid password-sharing hits U.S. soon
The World Chess Championship Is Happening
Magnus Carlsen Is Playing Poker Instead
Apple Opens First Store in India,
a Promising Frontier for the Tech Giant
Here’s how much soda sales dropped
after Oakland imposed a tax on sugary drinks
Just about everyone can get money
from Facebook class settlement
You May Have Missed ---
Why it pays to buy a house: Homeowners became
40 times wealthier than renters in the past decade
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 21
Ascentium, Balboa $11.5 Million Dispute
By Christopher Menkin
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
“We Are Growing Our Senior Sales Team Now!”
LinkedIn Poll Results on Cold Calling
Versus Software Use in Creating Sales
New York Fed Finds Reservation Wage Rises
to $75,811 a Year
Ranked: Top 10 Most Valuable
Airline Brands in 2022
Inflation Several Countries
Chart
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Reports
Confidence Continues Downward Trend:
March 50.3 - April 47.0
Chart with Industry Leader Comments
Q2 Update to 2023 Economic Outlook Forecasts 1.0%
Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment
0.7% GDP Growth as Recession Looms
Avatar: The Way of Water, Knock at the Cabin
Magic Mike’s Last Dance, One Fine Morning
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Reviews by Fernando Croce
German Shepherd
Houston, Texas Adopt-a-Dog
In-Person & Virtual
ELFA Legal Forum May 7 - May 9, 2023
Marriot Sanibel Harbour & Spa, Fort Myers, FL
News Briefs ---
Seagate to pay $300 million penalty for
shipping Huawei 7 million hard drives
IKEA plans new US stores in $2.2 billion
push to challenge Walmart and Wayfair
This is the F-150 Lightning fire that made
Ford pause production
Thefts prompt California, 16 other states
to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars
Kurtenbach to A’s owner John Fisher
Good riddance
Home Prices Biggest Annual Decline in 11 Years
Sales fell in March for the 13th time in 14 months
When Will I Retire? How About Never
For many people, the idea of stopping is a nonstarter
McDonald’s and Franchisees Escalate Battle Over Rules
Operators push legislation to give them more say
You May Have Missed ---
No More Begging for Treats
Dogs Now Have Restaurants
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 24
Toto, I Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Anymore!
By Ken Greene, Leasing News Advisor Emeritus
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Spring into a New Career. WE'RE HIRING!
Top Ten Leasing News Read by Readers
April 17 to April 21
What Tom McCurnin Learned from 40 Years
in Banking and Leasing - Sixth and final part
Commercial Finance and Leasing Associations
Information including contacts
CAN Capital Reaches Impressive Milestone,
Providing Access to Over $8 Billion
in Working Capital to U.S. Businesses
Shepherd/Australian Mix
Austin, Texas Adopt a Dog
NVLA 2023 Annual Conference
October 11-13, 2023 Austin, Texas
Early Bird Registration Available
News Briefs ---
First Republic Earnings Report to
Shed Light on Depth of Bank Crisis
Car Dealer Markups Helped Drive
Inflation, Study Finds
How Teslas and other major EVs
perform on a California road trip
Canada Lands Volkswagen Battery Plant
With Billions in Subsidies
The Crypto Detectives Are Cleaning Up
tracking the flow of funds has become a big business
You May Have Missed ---
The age at which people give up
on homeownership, and more!
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 26
ELFA Reports March Business Up 4%
from February, Down 2% Year-to-Year
New Hires/Promotions in the Commercial Finance,
Business Loans, and Leasing Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Commercial Equipment Finance/Business Loans
Personal Data Report
Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Chris Enbom-Doug Houlahan
"Why I Became a CLP"
Febraury 2012
Finance and Leasing Industry Recruiters
Commercial Finance/Loan/Leasing Industries
Channel Closes $75MM Facility
$1.5 billion in financing to over 24,000 businesses
Husky
Minnetonka, Minnesota Adopt-a-Dog
In-Person (casual) & Virtual (low cost)
Credit and Collections: Hot Topics & Cool Solutions
June 7 – June 9, San Antonio, Texas
News Briefs ---
First Republic Bank Shares Sink 49%
After Earnings Report
First Republic Bank Lost $102 Billion
in Customer Deposits
G.M's Profits Fell 18.5%
in the First Quarter
GM will stop making the low-priced Chevy Bolt EV
to make way for electric pickups
Billions and Billions Earned:
How McDonald’s Keeps Its Edge
The Four Things to Haggle Over
When Buying a Home
Sliding Diesel Prices Signal
Warning for U.S. Economy
You May Have Missed ---
Former Balboa Capital Content Manager Launches Financial
Content Writing Business
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
April 28
Correction:
Former Balboa Capital Content Manager Launches
Financial Content Writing Business
You May Have Missed Linda Redding Comments
ELFA Business Up 4%
Worth Your Time to Read
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
Spring into a New Career! WE'RE HIRING!!!
Being Authentic
The Only Way to Succeed In an Interview
The Ultimate Hire by Ken Lubin, ZRG Partners
Don't Give Up on Niche Marketplaces
You May Discover Gold
Public Transportation, Office Space, Restaurants,
Retail Stores Feeling Remote Workers, Including Amazon
The Price of Victory - Top Ten Most Expensive
Sports Team Sales in History
Fernando's Reviews: Chilly Scenes of Winter, The Fisher King,
Inland Empire, Last Hurrah for Chivalry,
Two Films by Marguerite Duras
Terrier
Kansas City, Missouri Adopt-a-Dog
New York Broker Fair May 8th New York
Sold Out!!!
Leasing News Advisor Sloan Schickler to Cover
News Briefs ---
‘The trouble with First Republic is real’
Experts say S.F. bank teeters on brink of collapse
New BMO Survey Reveals Changing Digital
Banking Habits in the US
GDP Report Shows Economic Growth Slowed in First Quarter
Many economists are predicting a U.S. recession later this year
Fire Sale: $300 Million San Francisco Office Tower
Mostly Empty. Open to Offers
You May Have Missed ---
Cruise robotaxis are now operating everywhere,
all at once in San Francisco (for employees)
Sports Briefs
California News
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
Wordle
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