Every lender has AI now, so where do you win?
“Just because you can doesn’t mean you should” turns out to be a very expensive lesson, and lenders are learning it right now with AI. The models are cheap and the how-to videos are endless, so almost any team can build something that looks impressive at first glance. The harder question is what’s worth building.
Lara Tolland, COO, recognized as Monitor Most Influential in Equipment Finance
We’re thrilled to see our very own Lara Tolland, COO, recognized as a Monitor Most Influential Person in Equipment Finance.
Northteq introduces aurora AI agent suite for equipment finance lenders
Northteq is introducing aurora Agent Suite, an all new set of AI agents built directly into aurora, its Salesforce-native loan origination system for equipment finance. The first four agents cover intake, KYB, credit analytics, and financial spreading, with more planned for 2027.
Podcast – Build, Buy or Both? How Lenders Should Approach AI agents
In this episode of the Monitor Podcast, Kristian Dolan, northteq CEO joins Rita Garwood, Monitor Editor in Chief, to discuss the questions everyone is asking: when, where, and how should we use AI?
Fighting Fraud: How AI is Closing the Gap
In this EL&F magazine article, Kristian Dolan, CEO, collaborates with other ELFA members to explore how to combat fraud in equipment finance, especially through new AI solutions.
From the foundation up: Automation, AI and what equipment finance lenders are building toward.
Read Lara Tolland’s Monitor article on why the future of AI in equipment finance starts with strong automation, structured processes and measurable business outcomes.
Article – The AI fix changing equipment finance intake
Manual data entry is still slowing down equipment finance deals. See how AI-powered document automation speeds up intake, reduces errors, and gets deals moving faster from day one.
What Needs to Be in Place Before Automation or AI Can Deliver Lasting Impact
AI and automation aren’t the same thing, and treating them interchangeably is how you end up with a 95% failure rate. Learn what must come first for equipment finance companies.
Your AI Pilot Probably Won’t Deliver ROI – Here’s What Will
AI pilots are everywhere in equipment finance, but few deliver measurable ROI. Learn why starting with automation, structured workflows and clean data makes the difference.
Automation and AI: Understanding the role each plays in equipment finance
AI is dominating industry conversations, but automation still drives operational efficiency. Learn how understanding the difference can prevent costly tech mistakes.
