About

Our Story

At CEF, we believe there is a better way - the secret to crafting a great deal is carefully selecting the right solution for the situation. We work alongside our customers to choose the right lender, structure and product to best meet their needs. It's how we deliver better deals and better experiences.

Our corporate roots date back to the 1980s and since then we have become a leading nationwide equipment financing company. Whether we are deploying our own capital or working with one of our 30+ funding partners, we serve a coast-to-coast customer base from a wide range of industries including transportation, construction, forestry, oil and gas, manufacturing, aircraft and many more.


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The CEF Advantage

Canadian Equipment Finance is a high-performance equipment finance and leasing company specializing in debt financing solutions to various industries including transportation, construction, forestry, oil and gas, manufacturing, aircraft, mining, and printing. Canadian Equipment Finance is a joint venture between Canadian Equipment Finance & Leasing Inc. and PROVEN Financial Group Inc., and is a member of CFLA-ACFL. Between CEFL, PROVEN, and its predecessors, the companies have collectively funded $2 billion in equipment finance transactions and will fund $200 million in their upcoming fiscal year.


Capacity

We have more funding options than you may think. In fact, we have 30+ funding partners and we often deploy our own capital to provide effective financing solutions.

Expertise

Collectively, we have more than 200 years of experience with equipment financing. We offer our experience to find a best-fit financing solution for your company.

Dedication

We get that you're busy and that your time is important. Our team of professionals will take the lead, follow through and have your back every step of the way.