Wednesday, November 9, 2005
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by Kit Menkin This regards Equipment Finance Group (EFG), Fresno, California, officially EFG Leasing, Inc. Leasing News has been responding to those who say EFG is no longer in business or has not funded a lease and other news brought to our attention that they believe readers should learn, plus they are unable to reach "anyone." There are other issues, but it should be noted that Leasing News has never had any difficulty in reaching Mr. Wheeler, who has agreed to resolve any legitimate complaint by any vendor or broker sent to Leasing News (and has done so to date.) In a side note, the web site, http://www.efginc.net/index.html, shows EFG as a member of the Equipment Leasing Association, which they are listed at doing $20-$50 Million per year and with the United Association of Equipment Leasing confirms the company is a member. The web site also shows the Inc magazine rating, stating: "48th Fastest Growing 3 Year Growth 1,449% 2004 Revenue $14,988,648.00 Employees 186" ELA does not have the record of employees, and according to several eye-witnesses, the office only has two people plus a part-time receptionist (sometimes full time, she explained to Leasing News. ) Eye-witnesses report there are two offices, but one is empty, but designed for telemarketing. A Mr. Steve Davis, alleged the general manager, has been absent for quite some time, perhaps almost six months, primarily due to illness, Ken Wheeler has explained. Some believe Mr. Davis is his son Sean Wheeler, but both Sean (in telephone conversations from his home) and Ken have denied that. Leasing News has received e-mails from Mr. Davis, but in the last year or longer, has never spoken with him on the telephone. Another issue brought to Leasing News concerns that EFG is suspended from the California Department of Corporation. President Ken Wheeler states for tax purposes the corporation was moved to Nevada in 2004. He was not aware that California had suspended the corporation, nor that money was owed by the Franchise Tax Board. We were not able to find the specific reason from the state for the suspension, but it may involve the minimum California corporate fee of $800 not being paid. Copy of Department of Corporation filing for Nevada: http://leasingnews.org/PDF/EFG_Leasing_NV.PDF Copy of Department of Corporation filing for California: http://leasingnews.org/PDF/EFG_CA.PDF The purported suspension may also have to do with the fact that EFG Leasing, Inc. is registered as a California Finance Lender still under the name Equipment Finance Group, Inc.: http://leasingnews.org/PDF/Escrow.PDF Another issue brought to Leasing News is the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has now rated them "unsatisfactory." President Ken Wheeler says he resigned from BBB over a difference regarding a legal dispute, which was later resolved, and he felt that being a member for so many years that BBB should have waited for resolution, rather than complaints from brokers, sub-brokers, and their vendors. Copy of Better Business Bureau report: http://leasingnews.org/PDF/EFG_BBB.PDF Leasing News recently reported the change in telephones as a reason callers could not reach EFG. http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/EFG_Rumors2.htm And the theft of 300 laptops that affected their cash flow for a time being. http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/EFG_Hit_for_300.htm EFG President Ken Wheeler states any current complaints center on several leases sent in by a broker who received them from a sub-broker and when the bank was doing their "due diligence" in funding, discovered other "subjects" that are being, or could not be resolved. Another complaint involves a vendor who was paid by his American Express ( black ) credit card, who used the credit card for a lease that a purchase order was not sent or requested as it had not been approved, but since the vendor delivered and had the American Express ( black ) card number, charged to it. The charge has since been reversed, but a dispute has developed between all the parties stemming from the lessee refusal to supply additional information, it is claimed. Ken Wheeler states he has been in the leasing business for 35 years and has never experienced what is happening today; that the leasing business has certainly changed since he started in it.
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NAELB November 4-5 Conference, Atlanta, Georgia by Fred St. Laurent Leasing News Advisory Board Member The NAELB conference in Atlanta was an extremely positive experience for me and everyone I spoke with in attendance. The Friday night reception was packed and the food was excellent. Saturday morning there was more than ample time for networking which is why we were all there. This conference as well attended by legitimate funding sources. most looking for small ticket; A-B credit and all were broker-only focused teams. Some FACTS and figures: There were 180 in total attendance with a record setting 33 exhibitors. I reviewed my notes and unless I am in error there was not a single "Super Broker" in attendance. NAELB President Heather von Bargen said: "The positive energy at the conference captured the momentum of the growth of the NAELB. We had an unprecedented number of exhibitors and were thrilled to have the space to accommodate all of them. Feedback we received was that the networking opportunities were plentiful, the educational sessions were valuable, and the chance to see old friends (and make new ones) was enjoyed by all." NAELB President-Elect Robert Otterbacher shared that the average member who takes advantage of the "Member Benefits" such as Office Depot discounts and over night mailing packages saves a little over $3,000 on average and did the math to show that if all members participated the entire membership would save over $2 million. I brought my camera but did not find time to take pictures for you. There were just too many people to meet. The people I spoke with that attended the workshops told me that they were informative and well presented. The workshops were panels and geared towards a better understanding of proposals and application processes (how to get deals done); How to structure bigger deals (85% approval rate when presented correctly) this workshop then transitioned to understanding credit underwriting; and alaQuote training for those interested. Jim Buckles of Preferred Business Solutions shared with me that he did very well at the conference with the CRM software. The networking times were crowded and there were relationships being established at every table. The tables were never empty! The overall sense that I took away from the conference was one of hope and excitement. There is no doubt in my mind that there are many funding sources ready to finance good business and that there is a great deal of growth potential for third party Equipment Leasing in the near future. We are on the verge of exciting times and all we have to do to make it happen is get out and find good deals! One other point that I would like to make is that I really should have written this for you sooner. I was just so overwhelmed with the follow up after the conference that I didn't take the time to write it. It is unfortunate that the only report that was available to you was the one I read Tuesday morning which I feel was inaccurate. There was some truth to it in that there are now 700 members to the NAELB and I think that is a landmark for the organization as well as a statement of prosperity for the third party leasing world! Overall the conference was a tremendous success and all of the people I spoke with felt that this was well worth the time and investment made in attending. Kind Regards, Fred St Laurent CEO/ President SFBI Recruiters Phone: 678.455.5700 ext 214 Fax: 678.623.8283 Email: Fred@sfbirecruiter.com "Impacting Companies one person at a time." Website: http://www.sfbirecruiter.com/ Member of ELA Member of NAELB Member of the Leasing News Advisory Board http://www.leasingnews.org/Advisory%20Board/Fred_St_Laurent.htm ( The report Fred is referring to came from a very well-known president of a well-established leasing company, in attendance, who preferred his name not used. It was edited, too. Fred's wrote the "official" report. Editor) The Tuesday's "Odds and Ends" that Fred refers to: http://www.leasingnews.org/Pages/NAELB_702_Members.htm
-------------------------------------------------------------- BSB Leasing is the Only "Super Broker" Listed Here Leasing News has received six requests to be listed in the "Super Broker" section, but only one has cleared the requirements. The other five did not have good Better Business Bureau reports. Super Brokers' List ( for "funder," please click here For definition about "Super Broker," see the information below the list. For those who want to be listed on this form, please fill out Super Brokers' Form A -Requires Broker be Licensed | B -Sub-Broker Program | C -Warehouse Line | D -Also a Lessor
(A) BSB Leasing, Inc has been providing syndication services for brokers nationwide since 1982 and have been funding business directly since 2002 through BSB Direct Finance, LLC. We offer Brokers a complete internet solution for credit submission and tracking and document preparation. --------------------------------------------- These companies basically function as a "broker," meaning most of their transactions are sent to other leasing companies or funders.They are not “lessors” or “funders.” An additional description: the majority of their business comes from others, who are acting as a broker. These “deals” may come from an independent, a “company,” or even a “lessor” or “funder.” Brokers come to them because they may not have the "volume" for the source the "super broker" may have; they may be "too new" in business to qualify for many sources: they may be looking for a better rate than their regular sources, or the transaction was originated by another broker and they need to acknowledge that the transaction comes from another broker, called "sub broker," in the trade (most funders will not accept business from that has been “re-brokered.” .” As important, the sender may not have a regular source for the specific transaction they want to place, such as a young privately held company wanted the lease as “corporate only.” The transactions may come from a lessor that wants to satisfy their client, and they have a "minimum" that the transaction does not meet; or perhaps their client is to the maximum amount of exposure for them. For whatever reason, they come to a "super broker" to place the deal on their behalf. In the question of sub-broker business, we take for granted that the “super broker” not only has a written agreement with the sub-broker but informs the lessor when submitting an application it has come from a sub-broker. A violation of this will have the company removed from the list. This list is not does not include leasing companies who "fund" the majority of the transactions they receive. In addition to the above qualifications, the "Super Broker" must have a "clean" Better Business Bureau rating, no Leasing News Bulletin Board complaints or a poor record, and must belong to a national leasing association, as we view this that they are professional and abide by their association standards and code of ethics. We also will be verifying warehouse lines or "lessor" lines with their bankers (as done with those on the Story Credit List.) Leasing News reserves the right not to list any company it believes does not meet the qualifications as stated above. -------------------------------------------------------------- Sales Makes it Happen ---- "In Search of Closers"
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Maglietta to attend Jurassic Lessors Association Meeting Tonight
Maglietta with the Havana cigar given to him by his close friend Senator Hillary Clinton Sal Maglietta , president and CEO of U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance ,will be attending today The Jurassic Lessors Association is at 6 pm, Wednesday, at McKendricks Steak House Bar - 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA for adult beverages, unprecedented story telling and exaggerated bragging. Invitation is extended to all leasing professionals in the Atlanta area. Among other more socially accepted endeavors, the Jurassic Lessors Association (JLA) is dedicated to the pursuit of ego protection and enhancement for those men and women (identified by the JLA Executive Committee) who are single-handedly responsible (e.g., JLA members) for the equipment leasing & finance industry, as we know it today. These "masters of the universe" ("JLA Members") built and continue to manage the leasing industry's phenomenal growth with greatness, brilliance and genius. Proving no sacrifice (livers and/or marriages) to great, JLA members have willingly spent physical, mental and emotional capital (employer's expense accounts, etc.) enduring endless days/nights of legendary "one on one" negotiations (golf, drinking, dancing, dinning, etc.) while away from loved ones (wives/husbands, girl/boy friends) often under deplorable working conditions (e.g., four star hotels, private country clubs and dimly lit taverns). About The JLA While "Charter Membership" was only available to those persons having attended the first JLA meeting in Atlanta, new applicants wishing to join this prestigious group of necromancers (nec.ro.man.cy - The practice of communicating with the spirits in order to predict the future) are invited to submit their application in person via the appropriate JLA Chapter. For additional information, visit http://www.lessors.com/JLA/home.html . -------------------------------------------------------------- You are invited to Christmas Parties
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These ads were designed by Maria-Martinez Wong. Let her construct and design your ad with the goal to keep your costs down. ### Press Release ########################### SIemens Financial Services Announces New Hires Appointments Expand Sales Force for Multiple Product Lines ISELIN, NJ, - Siemens Financial Services, Inc. (SFS), the U.S. financial services arm of Siemens AG, today announced that Gary Amos, Mike Byrne and Dave Henneman have joined the company. Amos joins as V.P. of Direct Sales within Healthcare Finance, Byrne as V.P and Senior Business Development Officer of Asset-Based Lending, and Henneman as V.P. of Equipment Finance Sales. "These new team members all have extensive experience and expertise in each of their areas of competency and will be valuable additions to SFS," said Roland Chalons-Browne, President and CEO, SFS. "As we continue to grow our business, it is vital to have knowledgeable and highly seasoned professionals on board to provide our customers with complete financial solutions." Gary Amos brings over 15 years experience to SFS, having worked in sales, national accounts, business development and sales management for leading financial service organizations. Based in Malvern, PA, he will be responsible for managing all structured and project finance transactions including tax-exempt hospitals for SFS' Healthcare finance group. He was formerly part of GE Commercial Finance where he held various leadership roles, including national accounts, business development and, most recently, was part of their healthcare financial services group. Prior to that organization, Amos managed key national account and sales relationships for DLL (formerly Tokai Financial Services). With three decades of experience in asset-based lending, Mike Byrne brings a wealth of knowledge to SFS and will greatly contribute to the success of the Asset-Based Lending team. Working in SFS' Iselin, NJ headquarters, Byrne is responsible for sourcing and structuring new asset-based transactions. Prior to joining SFS, he worked at several financial services organizations, including Citizens Business Capital, Bank of America/Fleet, First Union/Corestates, Mellon, and CIT Financial and also spent three years as Treasurer/Controller of a sporting goods manufacturing company. Dave Henneman has over ten years experience in commercial and corporate finance, most recently direct originations at GE Commercial Finance. Based near Philadelphia, he will be focusing on the large ticket equipment marketplace including financing of corporate air, rail, maritime, transportation, IT and manufacturing assets for SFS. He will be originating transactions throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. (Washington, D.C. to Maine). About Siemens Financial Services With some 1,600 employees and an international network of financial companies coordinated by Siemens Financial Services GmbH, Munich, the Siemens Financial Services Group offers a broad range of financial services. This covers activities from sales and investment financing to treasury services, fund management and insurance brokerage. Siemens Financial Services' key customers are primarily internationally active industrial and services companies, as well as public-sector operators. Siemens Financial Services supervises 21 leasing companies worldwide. Further information: www.siemens.com/sfs Siemens Financial Services, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the United States. The people of Siemens Financial Services, Inc. build relationships to deliver customized commercial financing solutions. SFS is led by industry veterans who work to ensure quick, quality financing. With expertise in Asset-Based Lending, Equipment Financing, Commercial Trade Finance and Vendor Financing, each transaction is tailored to fit the specific borrowing needs of the client. Further information: www.usa.siemens.com/financial About Siemens Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $91.5 billion in fiscal 2004. Founded more than 155 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $16.6 billion and employs 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Thirteen of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 440,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States: www.usa.siemens.com. ### Press Release ########################### CIT Announces Initial 2006 Guidance NEW YORK, -- CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, today announced initial financial guidance for 2006. Speaking at the company's Investor Day conference in New York, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey M. Peek provided guidance for 2006 of mid-teens EPS growth. Mr. Peek announced that the company is transitioning to return on equity as its new performance metric, and that its target for 2006 is 15%. Historically, CIT has measured its performance using return on tangible equity. For more information and a complete recording of the Investor Day presentations, a web cast of the presentation is available on CIT's Investor Relations web site at ### Press Release ########################### CIT Secures Top SBA Volume Lender Ranking For Six Consecutive Years LIVINGSTON, N.J., -- CIT Small Business Lending Corporation, a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT - News) and an operating company of CIT Specialty Finance, announced today that it is the nation's top Small Business Administration (SBA) volume lender for the sixth consecutive year, according to year-end figures released by the federal agency. The ranking is based on SBA 7(a) loan program fundings for the 2005 SBA fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. The SBA credits CIT with over $800 million in SBA 7(a) loan approvals to 1,460 small businesses nationwide. "We're honored to receive this recognition from the SBA," said Tom Hallman, Vice Chairman of CIT Specialty Finance. "Small business drives economic growth. We're proud to participate in a program that is effective in stimulating investment, creating jobs, and providing financial support for the small business community." The 7(a) loan program is the most popular SBA program, and offers up to 25-year, fully amortized loans. Loan proceeds may be used for most business purposes, including the purchase of commercial real estate; construction, renovation or leasehold improvements, acquisition of an existing business or, purchase of equipment or inventory, and working capital. "At CIT, we take pride in fulfilling a critical role in helping U.S. small businesses," commented John Canning, President of CIT Small Business Lending Corporation. "From providing start-up funds to assist an entrepreneur with a new venture, to helping more established firms grow and expand, we're dedicated to helping small businesses contribute to the vitality, revival, and growth of their communities." About CIT Small Business Lending Corporation CIT Small Business Lending Corporation offers Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to finance business acquisitions, owner-occupied real estate purchases, and franchise and medical practice start-ups through a network of field representatives. The nation's No. 1 SBA lender, CIT Small Business Lending has been designated a "Preferred Lender" by the SBA and can provide quick credit decisions and loan closings. The company's website and online SBA loan application are located at http://www.smallbizlending.com. About CIT CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT - News), a leading commercial and consumer finance company, provides clients with financing and leasing products and advisory services. Founded in 1908, CIT has nearly $60 billion in assets under management and possesses the financial resources, industry expertise and product knowledge to serve the needs of clients across approximately 30 industries. CIT, a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500 Index, holds leading positions in vendor financing, factoring, equipment and transportation financing, Small Business Administration loans, and asset-based lending. With its Global Headquarters in New York City and Corporate Offices in Livingston, New Jersey, CIT has approximately 6,000 employees in locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin and South America, and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit http://www.cit.com. ### Press Release ########################### ORIX Leasing Singapore Limited goes fully live with NetSolCQ's LeaseSoft Asset
NetSolCQ, the UK subsidiary of NetSol Technologies Inc, and ORIX Leasing Singapore Limited are delighted to announce the successful completion of the project to completely replace ORIX's ageing systems with NetSolCQ's fully integrated LeaseSoft Asset application. ORIX Leasing Singapore selected the NetSolCQ solution after extensive evaluation of other product offerings from Prospective Asia Pacific and International suppliers. "Having had some unpleasant experiences with other suppliers, we were determined to find a solution that provided the breadth of functionality required by our business together with the flexibility and technical architecture to support our company on future years," said Mr. See Meng Wong, Managing Director of ORIX Leasing Singapore. He added: "In addition to the technical and functional qualities of the system, we were also impressed by the 'ease of use' of Net SolCQ's system. Moreover, the professionalism, domain knowledge and understanding that all of the NetSolCQ team exhibited both in the evaluation process and in project execution were impressive." Paul Grace, NetSolCQ Project Director, added: "Apart from the product evaluation, the ORIX management needed to be confident that the geographical distance and time zone gap would not be issues. Our track record of always delivering to requirements within contracted budget, as confirmed by in-depth interviews between ORIX and existing customers, helped overcome this concern." Both Mr. Wong and Grace praised the vital contributions made by each other's project team throughout the duration of the project. "In projects of this magnitude that are so critically important to the business, there are always highs and lows," confirmed Mr. Wong, "The successful result is a tribute to all the hard work, determination and patience everyone involved and to both companies' project management and leadership qualities," added Grace. Paul Grace highlighted the strategic importance of NetSolCQ winning this prestigious ORIX contract. "It is our first contract in the SE Asia region where ORIX is extensive represented and we are delighted to have such high profile client. With our new office in Beijing, we are fully committed to expanding our operations in this region and building on this success." Editors notes: About Orix Leasing Singapore Limited Orix Leasing Singapore Limited is a joint venture between ORIX Corporation, the Development Bank of Singapore Limited and the United Overseas Bank Limited. About NetSolCQ For more information, please contact: NetSolCQ China Representative Office 12A Jingoumenwai Ave. tel:- +86 10 8523 3031 ### Press Release ########################### Leasing Partners Capital Inc. expands headquarters operation. WAYNE, NJ., - Jeffrey B. Krug has been named Inside Territory Manager at the firms Northern New Jersey headquarters location. Krug, a 25 year sales and marketing veteran, is a business administration graduate of The University of Southern California - Los Angeles. Mr. Krug has held key sales, sales management and finance positions in the technology, automotive and professional sports industries. "The finance aspect of business sales has always been my strongest area - I'm happy to be in a position to offer financial products and services for Leasing Partners growing base of clients." Says Krug. "2005 is shaping up as a record year for Leasing Partners, we have seen a 100% increase in transactions to date. Our growing base of clients and vendors demand frequent professional interaction with our team. Jeff's skills and experience will enable us to continue to drive growth in vendor and individual transaction business" says Duane E. Rouba, managing partner at Leasing Partners Capital's Northern New Jersey Headquarters. About Leasing Partners Capital Inc. Leasing Partners Capital Inc. is a leading equipment and technology leasing company based in Northern New Jersey. The company operates 21 field offices throughout the United States. Leasing Partners Capital has been offering financial and operating lease products to businesses and vendors in the Commercial, and Government Market sectors for more than 20 years. The firm is known as a leader in the vendor leasing program arena as a result of excellent marketing execution, outstanding responsiveness and client service levels. Contact: Robert T. Mayer www.leasingpartnerscapital.com ### Press Release ###########################
News Briefs---- Treasuries Rise; Three-Year Sale Draws Highest Yield Since 1998 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=71000001&refer=us&sid=al6wGK_jVGqM Dollar Hits 2-Year High Against Euro http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/09/business/09place.html Investor lets loose on Sovereign Bancorp http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2005/11/09/investor_lets_loose_on_sovereign/ Google Automat to Spew Classifieds? http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3562691 Democrats Win Gov. Races in N.J., Va. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/11/08/politics/p183441S05.DTL Ex-police chief Jerry Sanders elected mayor of San Diego http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/11/08/state/n230008S79.DTL Texas Voters Approve Ban on Gay Marriage http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/11/08/politics/p180217S90.DTL Mayor Bloomberg Romps to Win in New York http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/11/08/politics/p191101S93.DTL 'Jingle Bells' misses beat with shoppers http://www.ajc.com/business/content/holidayguide/shopping/stories/08bizseason.html ---------------------------------------------------------------
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This Day in American History 1731-Birthday of Benjamin Banneker: American astronomer, mathematician clockmaker, surveyor and almanac author, called "first black man of science." He was instrumental in the original survey of city of Washington. Banneker's Almanac was published 1792-97. Born at Elliott's Mills, MD, he died at Baltimore, MD, Oct 9, 1806. A fire that started during his funeral destroyed his home, library, notebooks, almanac calculations, clocks and virtually all belongings and documents related to his life. ------------------------------------------------------------- American Football Poem "You got to want it to win it and we want it more. You got to want it to win it and we want it more. Go Niners." "We're headed for the top, We're solid as a rock, We can't be stopped, Because we're HOT HOT HOT!!!" "Clap your hands, And stomp your feet, And jam to the rhythm of the Grizzly beat, It goes (stomp, clap, stomp stomp, clap, stomp clap), Do it " "Its time, to cheer, Seahawks are here, Seahawks, Seahawks, Yeah, This is our year!!!" IF YOU WANT TO WIN THIS GAME ... GO...FIGHT!
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