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No Surprise: 2002 an Off Year for Leasing

For the first time in at least 7 years, the equipment leasing industry has failed to recognize net portfolio growth for a calendar year, according to the Equipment Leasing Association's Quarterly Performance Indicators Report (PIR). Although the participants in the survey differ from year to year, it is not an encouraging sign that portfolio growth for the fourth quarter of 2002 decreased 1.7% from the same period in 2001. In line with the weak economic climate, disappointing results were also seen in employment and charge-offs, while new business ended the year up slightly after an otherwise down year.

12 minute read September 11, 2003 at 05:14 PM
By
Adam J. Schlagman
No Surprise: 2002 an Off Year for Leasing

For the first time in at least 7 years, the equipment leasing industry has failed to recognize net portfolio growth for a calendar year, according to the Equipment Leasing Association's Quarterly Performance Indicators Report (PIR).

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