A. Lenders Are Reducing Risk Exposure After years of high inflation, global instability, and fluctuating freight demand, lenders are no longer chasing volume. Their priority has shifted to capital protection. This means: As a result: This is why many owner-operators who easily qualified in 2020–2022 are now seeing rejections in 2026, even with similar income. […]
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada are no strangers to economic challenges. With rising trade tensions, shifting tariffs, and global supply chain disruptions, businesses must adapt quickly to stay competitive. One effective financial strategy gaining traction is equipment and vehicle leasing, which provides SMEs with flexibility, capital efficiency, and risk mitigation. At Sandhu &
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Capital Efficiency Is the New Growth Currency Canada’s small and mid-sized businesses are entering 2026 with cautious optimism.After the Bank of Canada’s October 2025 rate cut to 2.25 percent, borrowing conditions have improved — but the landscape has changed. Equipment prices remain high, credit scrutiny persists, and cash flow has become the ultimate benchmark of
Financing in Transition: From Ownership to Agility Across Canada, small and mid-sized businesses are quietly re-engineering how they finance essential assets.The Bank of Canada’s October 2025 rate cut to 2.25 percent has lowered borrowing costs, yet many owners are reluctant to take on new long-term debt. The reasons are clear — volatile demand, tariff-driven input
A New Monetary Turning Point The Bank of Canada’s October 29 rate cut to 2.25% has begun to reshape Canada’s lending landscape. For entrepreneurs in Abbotsford, Surrey, and Edmonton, this is more than a quarter-point adjustment — it’s a signal that credit conditions are finally easing after nearly two years of tight margins. With GDP
As the Bank of Canada’s September 2025 rate cut settles in, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across British Columbia and Alberta are moving decisively to capitalize on favorable borrowing conditions. After years of volatility and higher capital costs, the new 2.5% policy rate has opened the door for forward-looking businesses to rethink how they acquire
The final quarter of 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most strategic periods for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in British Columbia and Alberta. With the Bank of Canada lowering its policy rate to 2.5% in September, financing conditions have become more favourable, sparking renewed momentum in equipment and fleet leasing across
In an era marked by rising operational costs and shifting credit environments, small and mid-sized businesses in British Columbia and Alberta are seeking smarter, leaner ways to acquire the assets they need to operate. One trend gaining serious traction in 2025? Bundled leasing—where companies lease both equipment and vehicles under a single, flexible agreement. Changing
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The Final Quarter Rush: What’s Driving Early Equipment Financing in 2025? Across British Columbia and Alberta, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are making decisive moves ahead of Q4. Instead of waiting until the end of the year, many businesses are securing equipment leases and financing early. And it’s not just about getting ahead—it’s about gaining
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Following the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to reduce the overnight rate to 2.5%, businesses across Abbotsford, Surrey, Greater Vancouver, and Alberta are recalibrating how they finance essential equipment. This rate drop is more than a policy shift—it’s a signal that now may be one of the most cost-effective times in recent memory to explore
