Jared Holmes

Most people think a $75,000 pickup truck is expensive. Then they discover what businesses pay for the equipment that keeps jobs moving, products flowing, and communities running. Whether it's building roads, harvesting timber, manufacturing parts, or keeping hospitals operational, many of the machines we rely on every day come with price tags that make even luxury vehicles look affordable. Here are 10 pieces of equipment that often cost more than your dream car and why businesses...

After years in commercial lending and equipment financing, I’ve learned one thing: If it exists, someone has probably tried to finance it. Most of the time, the requests make perfect sense. Heavy equipment, trucks, manufacturing equipment, generators, forestry equipment, and business expansions are exactly what commercial financing is built for. But every once in a while, a request comes across the desk that makes you stop and say: “…wait, seriously?” So in the spirit of keeping...

Most equipment vendors already have a financing solution in place. Whether it is a captive program, a preferred lender, or a platform, there is usually a go-to option for getting deals approved. And for many deals, that works. But not all deals are straightforward. That is where having a backup financing option becomes important. Why Primary Financing Options Do Not Cover Every Deal Every lender has a box. That box is defined by: Credit requirements Deal size limits Asset...