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May 1
Archives ---May 1, 2000
Bruce Kropschot Re-Establishes Kropschot Financial Services
Classified Ads---Senior Management
Marlin Net $500,000 Less than Previous 1st Q
Lease/Loan Production Down $7.9MM - Sr. VP/CFO Resigns
Bill to Allow Anyone to Obtain Referral Fees
May Be Adopted by Other States
New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Industry
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Take Our Kids to Work Day
First American Equipment Finance
Leasing Conferences 2015
Updated
Maxim Commercial Capital Goes Digital
Accelerates Funding from Days to Hours
Labrador Retriever
Kalamazoo, Michigan Adopt-a-Dog
Ex Machina/The Water Diviner
Inherent Vice/Mr. Turner/Goodbye to Language
Film/Digital Reviews by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
Attorneys Who Specialize in
Banking, Finance, and Leasing
News Briefs---
A ‘poultry leasing’ company is clucking about its success
Railcar Sales and Leasing Up at American Railcar
Mortgage rates rise, even in a weak economy
Janet Yellen singing ‘See you in September’ on rate rise
John Boehner: ‘thousands of jobs’ at risk if Ex-Im Bank expires
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 4
Co-Founder/CEO William Verhelle Retires
from First American Equipment Finance
Classified Ads---Credit
Top Ten Stories of last week
(Most Often Opened by Readers)
Brican America Court Case
Preface
$8 Million in Attorney Fees
Brican America Six Year Court Case
by Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
“What to Bring to a Job Interview”
Career Crossroad---By Emily Fitzpatrick/RII
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Leasing and Finance Association Membership
Is Social Media Replacing the need for Business Organizations?
Leasing 102 by Mr. Terry Winders, CLFP
Income and Tax Consequences for New Leasing Companies
Improvement in April/NACM’s Credit Managers’ Index
Dachshund, Miniature
Naples, Florida Adopt-a-Dog
Leasing Industry Outsourcing
News Briefs---
German Commerzbank to pay $260 Million Fine
Marlin Business Services' (MRLN) CEO Dan Dyer on Q1 2015 Results -
Earnings Call Transcript
Key players in the Export-Import Bank fight
Kansas businesses claim stake in debate over Export-Import Bank
Rebranding could help Citizens Bank cash in locally
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 6
Correction---Association Membership Numbers
Classified Ads---Legal
Financial Pacific Wins Umpqua Bank
2014 Department of the Year Award
What You Didn’t See in the Marlin Leasing Press Release
by Christopher Menkin
Bad Guys: Companies who utilize Evergreen Clauses
for Extra Lease Payments
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Jim McCommon - CLFP for 19 Years
Celebrating Long Time Members
Another Municipal Copier Lease
Gets Botched by Lessor
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Advertisement----Channel Partners Last 20 Deals
Placard---The Internet Went Down
Leasing News Display Ad Testimonial
Number of Mobile-Only Internet Users
Now Exceeds Desktop-Only in the U.S
Australian Shepherd/Mix
Auburn, Washington Adopt-a-Dog
News Briefs---
Patterson to pay $1.1B for Animal Health International
PACCAR debuts medium-duty leasing program
Could used vehicle leasing take off for fleet operators?
Dollar’s Rise Lifts Imports and Widens Trade Gap
Comcast now has more Internet subscribers than cable subscribers
From taco shop to dining empire
Sheryl Sandberg Tribute to Her Late Husband
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 8
Archives ---May 8, 2000
Phil Lieber, Customer is Your Concern
Classified Ads---Sales
CIT Group Looking to Continue Growth
OneWest Bank/Direct Capital
by Christopher Menkin
First Woman in LEAF Commercial Credit
Million Dollar Club
New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Industry
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Big 5 banks own 44.61% of industry assets
---Chart Watch
$1.1 Trillion Cash Held Overseas
Corporate Cash Hoard $1.73 Trillion
Amembal & Halladay's Amsterdam Seminars
May 19- 22, 2015
Barbara Goodstein Named ELFA 2015 Recipient
of the Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore/Mommie Dearest
Serial Mom/You Can Count on Me/Mildred Pierce
Mother's Day Special by Leasing News' Fernando Croce
Kelpie Mix
Auburn, Nebraska Adopt-a-Dog
Classified ads—Syndicator
News Briefs---
LEAF Securitization $336 Million of Leasing Assets
Mortgage rates rise to highest level of the year so far
iPhone 6 Plus leads phablet sales in US
comScore Reports March 2015 U.S. Smartphone Subscriber Market Share
David Letterman’s Top Ten On-Air Moments
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 11
Archives --May 11, 2007
Women in Leasing
ELFA Announces Valerie Hayes Jester Will Receive
2015 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award
ELFA Members to Convene for Capitol Connections
May 13-14
Classified Ads--- Senior Management
Top Ten Stories of last week
(Most Often Opened by Readers)
Bad Mortgage/Construction Loans Take Bank Down
They Even Tried to File a Restraining Order to Halt the FDIC!
by Christopher Menkin
Geller Sees Consumers Worried about Economy
Seventh Circuit Rescues Wells Fargo Leasing
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
“Best Way to Search for New Position”
Career Crossroad---By Emily Fitzpatrick/RII
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Leasing 102 by Mr. Terry Winders, CLFP
What is a Finance Lease?
Labrador Retriever
Chicago, Illinois Adopt-a-Dog
Attorneys Who Specialize in
Banking, Finance, and Leasing
News Briefs---
33 million in U.S. under severe weather threat
Mortgage rates rise to highest level of the year so far
Bank of America customers complain about fewer tellers
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 13
Archives ---May 13, 2009
Mike Rizzo let go at US Bank Manifest
Position Wanted--Credit
Subject: Need a corporation 3-7 years old?
Sales Make it Happen
Accept Responsibility by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
CLFP Academy for Lease and Finance Professionals
Three Opportunities
Funders Looking for New Broker Business
Updated
8th Circuit Sides with Bank on Wire Transfer
Cyber-Crime Against Escrow Company
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Biggest Bank Stocks Have Fared the Worst in 2015
SNL Financial Feature
Bank Merger & Acquisition 2015 Deal Tracker
SNL Financial Feature
North Mill Equip. Finance Completes $122MM Securitization
Financial Pacific Leasing Digitizes
End-to-End Transaction Lifecycle with DocuSign & eOriginal
Labrador Retriever
Fallston, Maryland Adopt-a-Dog
Classified Ads--Marketing
News Briefs---
Russia, China establish new SSJ100 lessor
(100 Sukhoi Superjet aircraft worth $3 billion over next three years)
Steady Growth Expected for Equipment Rental Revenue in 2015 and Beyond
Nations Equipment Finance Announces They Closed $73 Million in
Equipment Leases and Loans during the First Quarter of 2015
Creekridge Capital Surpasses $1 Billion in Funding Since 2002
Adds Several New Vendor Partners
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 15
Take the Ralph Mango Baseball Challenge
Position Wanted---Senior Management
Subject: Need a corporation 3-7 years old?
Reaction
Bill to Pay Unlicensed Referrers a Fee
Goes to the California Senate Floor
New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Industry
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Macquarie Group Acquires Advantage Funding
by Christopher Menkin
Element Financial Reports Quarter Income $133.7 Million
Net Profit $49.5 Million/72% of New Business from US Market
Banking Industry Saw Earnings Growth in Q1
Despite Record Low Net Interest Margin
Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Renews Vendor Program
with Fleet Financing Resources
CLFP Foundation Receives $7,000 Grant
Workouts and Enforcement for the Equipment Lessor
and Secured Creditor (2015 Edition) by Frank Peretore, Esq.
Marlin Launches New Technology Solution
Far from the Madding Crowd/Maggie
Selma/Still Alice/Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Film/Digital Reviews by Fernando Croce
Golden Retriever/German Shepherd
Phoenix, Arizona Adopt-a-Dog
News Briefs---
Mortgage rates rise on global bond sell-off
Lease or buy: That's the (car) question
Amtrak Crash and America’s Declining Construction Spending
Five Big Banks Expected to Plead Guilty to Felony Charges
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 18
Three New Bulletin Board Complaints
US Business Funding, Newport Beach, California
Position Wanted---Credit
Top Ten Stories May 11 - May 15
(Most Often Opened by Readers)
Business Loans/Cash Advance Increase
by Christopher Menkin
Conserve Cash, Lease or Finance No Cash Down
“How a Salesman Should Make a Career Presentation”
Career Crossroad---By Emily Fitzpatrick/RII
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Verhelle Founds Harvard Partners, LLC
Second Circuit Sinks JP Morgan Chase $1.5 Billion
Over Mistaken Termination of UCC
by Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Leasing 102 by Mr. Terry Winders, CLFP
Limited Use Property
Take the Ralph Mango Baseball Challenge
Terrier Mix
San Francisco, California Adopt-a-Dog
Classified Ads---Employment Web Sites
News Briefs---
Billionaires Aren't Buying Enough Private Jets
Consumer Reports: Happiness is a 3-year lease
Congress should support Ex-Im Bank
Millennials on Track To Becoming Largest Home Buying Group
Way of life withers in California’s parched citrus belt
Fake Diplomas, Real Cash: Pakistani Company Axact Reaps Millions
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 20
Lease One Tagged for Fraud
in Lease Commitment
by Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Position Wanted – Senior Management
SOLVE Capital Group Acquires Metrix
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
NAELB Elects New Board of Directors
Pete Sawyer is President
Rosanne Wilson, CLFP, BPB Receives
NAELB President's Award
Leasing Schools/Franchisors
Updated
Walmart's e-commerce up 17%
(Growth of Mobile and E-Commerce)
Finding Fleet Leasing Options
RefrigeratedTransporter.com
New IdentityTheft.gov Website
NACHA Membership Approves Same Day ACH
Leasing Leaders to Discuss the Chinese Leasing Industry
in the Economic Slowdown
Boxer Mix
Marblehead, Massachusetts Adopt-a-Dog
Take the Ralph Mango Baseball Challenge
News Briefs---
Phone Leasing Program Moves Forward Sprint-
RadioShack 1,435 Stores to Be Fully Staffed by Mid-June
Takata Airbag Recall Rises to Affect More Than 30 Million Vehicles
Sprint, Verizon paying $120M to settle lawsuit over third-party charges
No Loyalty? Millennials Not Afraid to Dump Their Banks
Top 10 ways David Letterman will end his historic late-night run
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 22
Terry Waggoner, J.D. Passes Away
TriCon/Bell Atlantic/Santa Barbara Bank/Trader Joe's
Position Wanted - Credit
Element Financial to Raise $2.5 Billion
“New Capital to Fund Future”
Bill to Allow Anyone to Obtain CA Referral Fee
Passes the Senate, Now at the Assembly
New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Industry
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
Take the Ralph Mango Baseball Challenge
Big 3 Banks Rake in Over $1 Billion
in Overdraft Fees during Quarter 1
New Economy Business Titles
www.netlingo.com
Leasing Conferences 2015
Save the Date
CSI Latina Financial Receives OPIC Award
Sergeant York/They Were Expendable
Story of GI Joe/The Steel Helmet/the Thin Red Line
Special Memorial Day Edition by Fernando Croce
German Shepherd
Camarillo, California Adopt-a-Dog
August 28-September 4 Jazz Cruise
Sailing Alaska with Jeff Rudin and Crew
News Briefs---
Bank of Ozarks Leasing Up 40%/"Pleased w/Stature"
Bank of Ozarks Investor Presentation
Keep the Export-Import bank: Column
Mobile Payment Survey Sees Growing Opportunity for Restaurants
2015 National Restaurant Association Recap
Hewlett-Packard Reports Drop in Profit and Sales
What these banks did is an outrage, but criminal charges won’t hurt them
India Study: 66% businesses okay with some bribery
San Jose Joins Cities of 1 Million People or More
Portland becomes nation's 28th most populous city;
Happy Valley, Wilsonville among Oregon's fastest growing
Santa Rosa-based Exchange Bank boosts dividend
Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Fueling Healthcare
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 26
Top Ten Stories May 18 - May 22
(Most Often Opened by Readers)
Warren Capital Ponzi Scheme Started 1987
Attorney/Receivership Fees Now Over $1.15 million
True Story, I’m in Murphys, California
By Tom McCurnin, Leasing News Legal Editor
Leasing 102 by Mr. Terry Winders, CLP
“Mid-year Marketing Shift”
Leasing Industry Ad---Help Wanted
A Top-Rated Company
Goal Should Be to Secure a Second Interview”
Career Crossroad---By Emily Fitzpatrick/RII
ELFA Reports New Business Up over First Quarter
But Slips 8% in April from March’s $8.9 Billion Record Month
The List---March, 2015 -Mergers, Acquisitions & Changes
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"--
Activities People Say They Do While Driving
Chart by Business Insider
Walking Bode Memorial Day, Saratoga, CA
Roses in Bloom on El Camino Grande/Monte Vista
Terrier
Santa Rosa, California Adopt-a-Dog
Getting the Most Out of MBA Internships for Your Company
LinkedIn Insights by Andrew Kritzer
News Briefs ---
28% of all New Car Transactions in April were Leases
Lease Applicants Are Being Turned Away in Huge Numbers
Is the Ex-Im Bank Doomed?
Looking Pretty Grim for the US Export-Import Bank
Ex-Im Bank Helps Secure Utah’s Exporting Future
Helps 42 Utah-based Companies of All Sizes
The Leading Countries for Alternative Finance
Markets Turning Away from Banks
10 Digital Payment Services Vie for Attention
from Both Businesses and Consumers Making Payments
Is GE Capital’s Fleet Leasing Business
Element Financial’s Next Target?
GE Capital and Element Financial Establish
Strategic Cross Border Fleet Services Alliance
Gold Steady Near $1,200
as Interest Rate Outlook Boosts Dollar
Apple's Jony Ive gets promoted to chief design officer
Most notable products including the iMac, MacBook Air
and Pro, iPod, iPhone, and Apple Watch
Greece can't make €1.6B IMF payment,
Refuses to Budge on Rescue Aid Terms
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
May 28
Correction----Top Ten Stories May 18 - May 22
(Most Often Opened by Readers)
Winner of the Ralph Mango Baseball Nickname Challenge
$25 Starbuck's Gift Certificate to...
New Hires---Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
Leasing Industry Ads---Help Wanted
An Outstanding Company
The List---April, 2015
-- Mergers, Acquisitions & Changes
Letters?---We get eMail!
(Readers Reactions to News)
CLFP Foundation Adds Ten New Professionals
Including Five CLFP Associates
Memory Secrets. Instantly Improve Everyday Memory
22 Video Mini-Lessons. 90 Minutes Total
Madison Capital Goes Fully Digital with eOriginal
and DocuSign to Secure Operations
Mad Max: Fury Road/About Elly
American Sniper/Blackhat/The Train
Film/Digital Reviews by Fernando Croce
Hound Mix
St. Louis, Missouri Adopt-a-Dog
Citi Carries the Flag for International Banking
Among U.S. Banks - Global Charts
News Briefs---
Deutsche Bank to Pay $55 Million to Settle Derivatives Inquiry
Overstated Multibillion-dollar Portfolio
Nordstrom sells credit card portfolio to TD Bank
Canada's 2nd Largest Bank Moves into US Shoppers' wallets
Commerce Bank/Oregon merges Commerce Bank/Washington
Prior both banks were subsidiaries of Salt Lake City’s Zions Bancorp
Community Banks Lead Industry in Profit Growth
Net Income Up 16% from a Year Ago
Which States Finance the Most Equipment
California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
FCC closing loophole that allows robocalls, texts
Proposals Being Written
You May have Missed---
SparkPeople--Live Healthier and Longer
Poem
Sports Briefs---
California Nuts Brief---
"Gimme that Wine"
This Day in American History
SuDoku
Daily Puzzle
GasBuddy
Weather, USA or specific area
Traffic Live----
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