Beat the Busy-Season Crunch with Early Equipment Financing Seasonal businesses do not get much room for error. Spring arrives quickly, and once demand starts building, the priority has to shift to doing the work, serving customers, and generating revenue. That leaves very little time to deal with delays, paperwork, or [...]
When it comes to acquiring essential equipment for your business, you’ve got options—and not just about the make and model. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to lease or finance the equipment. It’s not just a question of how you’ll pay for it—it’s about how you’ll [...]
Take Advantage of Section 179: A Tax Break That Means Business As the end of the year approaches, there’s no better time for small business owners to take advantage of Section 179 for substantial tax savings while acquiring new equipment. This provision of the IRS tax code allows business owners [...]
Factor Rates 101: Decode the Real Cost of Working Capital Loans Are you looking for working capital for your business? You may be confused by unfamiliar terms like factor rate and APR. They both play pivotal roles in determining the total cost of borrowing, but they can also serve different [...]
Stop Losing Money on Rentals: A Smarter Way to Own Equipment When it comes to adding or upgrading your business’s essential equipment, a long-term rental or lease may seem like the most feasible option. However, while the flexibility may be appealing, the long-term implications of renting or leasing can be [...]
The Right Lender Can Make All the Difference—Here’s How to Find One As a business owner seeking financing, you have plenty of options. However, not all lenders offer the same level of personalized and streamlined service. It’s important to choose the right lender to get essential funding needed to grow [...]
Put Your Fleet to Work: Financing Options for Every Commercial Vehicle Need If maintaining a commercial fleet is essential to the success of your business, it’s important to add and replace vehicles when you need to, without interrupting or delaying your operations. Luckily, financing commercial vehicle purchases can help you [...]
Make Every Dollar Count: How to Get the Most from Your Working Capital Loan Working capital is a great short-term capital solution to help your businesses cover a variety of operational expenses. Utilizing working capital preserves your cash position and can be a good alternative to longer term financing. In [...]
Don’t Let Financing Hurdles Stall Your Growth: What to Watch Out For Knowing what to expect and how to best prepare for your equipment financing application can help you get approved. In this article, we cover the 5 most common challenges we see during the application and funding process and [...]
Your Roadmap to Smarter Purchases: How to Finance Used Equipment with Confidence Purchasing equipment for your business is a necessary investment in your success. However, there is a lot to consider before making a purchase decision. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about financing pre-owned [...]
Dave Cashmore joined Blue Bridge in early 2021 as a Credit Manager and swiftly advanced to his current role as Senior Director of Credit. Drawing on his extensive credit expertise and deep understanding of risk management, Dave leads the credit team in structuring, underwriting, and managing the company’s portfolio. He plays a key role in designing credit programs that support business growth while maintaining a strong and resilient portfolio. Dave works closely with both the portfolio and sales teams to ensure credit decisions align with Blue Bridge’s strategic objectives and risk appetite. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematics from SUNY Albany.
Janessa Brown joined Blue Bridge in September 2021 as a documentation specialist. Her commitment to efficiency and operational excellence led to her promotion to Senior Director of Broker Originations. In her current role, Janessa leads the broker originations team, overseeing relationships with brokers nationwide, driving the growth of broker-driven business, and continuously optimizing processes to improve performance and enhance service for our customers and partners.