National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers

Education

The association is committed to providing members with opportunities to upgrade their comprehension of a broad range of leasing issues. By encouraging professional development, the NAELB is contributing to the long-term success of its membership. Educational seminars and workshops are offered at each Annual Conference, Eastern Regional Meeting and Western Regional Meeting. New Distance Learning programs are always being developed.

The association offers both a Mentor Program and an online Leasing Forum so people with questions can easily seek and receive advice from their peers and industry veterans. Books, CDs, videos and other leasing industry training materials are available for purchase. Regular updates on a range of industry issues are provided through our website as well as our quarterly newsletter, LeasingLogic.

Funding Sources

Access to suitable funding is a critical need for every lessor. The association makes it easier for members to locate reputable and reliable sources. Meet face to face with an assortment of lenders at each Annual Conference and the Regional Meetings. A searchable directory of Funder members is available through our website. Our popular Leasing Forum features a 'Looking For Funding' electronic bulletin board where members find homes for transactions of nearly every description.

Industry Advocacy

The NAELB's collective representation will have an important influence on the future of the leasing industry. Our Ethics Program strongly discourages unsavory business practices and promotes self-policing over government regulation. Our Dispute Resolution Process helps to prevent and resolve conflict issues between members. Our website provides unbiased information for the general public to educate them about leasing and its potential advantages.

Networking Opportunities

The value and rewards of having a network of industry contacts should never be underestimated. The NAELB offers several channels for members to meet with peers, exchange ideas and share experiences. There are regular Regional Meetings as well as the Annual Conference and golf outings. You can search for and contact others using the published membership directory. Our very popular online Leasing Forum is an internet and email community of several hundred leasing professionals.

Operational Resources

Many of our members operate smaller enterprises, without the resources of some larger firms. Membership in the NAELB provides cost-effective access to tools and information that help in running a leasing operation. We offer a free Documentation Library with copies of frequently needed forms and agreements. Our Leasing Forum allows members to share their useful tips. Our credit bureau program gives even smaller lessors cost-effective access to all three major credit reporting agencies.

Legal Assistance

Legal issues can present a high degree of business risk for all brokers, lessors, and funders. The NAELB strives to make legal expertise more accessible for all members. Free telephone advice is available from the Association's Legal Counsel. Legal topics are discussed in each quarterly newsletter. Our online internet Forum enables members to poll others for their experience and advice.

Purchasing Plans

The growing number of NAELB members makes it possible to negotiate preferential pricing for a broad range of products and services. The NAELB is committed to finding savings plans that will enable each member to recover their annual association membership fee through discount programs. Programs currently offered at unbeatable prices include: credit agency reports, long distance calling, office supplies and more.

National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers
455 South Fourth Street, Suite 650 | Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (800) 99-NAELB | Fax: (877) 875-4750

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