Insights from Amur's Credit Leader

Having financed over $6 billion in commercial equipment since 1996, we are deeply experienced in understanding our customers, the equipment they need and the financial solutions that will help them grow. This month, we sat down with Amur’s Chief Risk Officer, Andrea Zana, to discuss Amur’s success and plans for continued growth through its commitment to industry expertise, customer experience and constant evolution to serve an ever-changing economic landscape.

 

Q: What do you think makes Amur stand out in the financing marketplace today? 

During my 10-year tenure with Amur, we have grown to become one of the largest and most respected independent equipment finance lenders in the country. It all starts with service — we offer a level of service to our partners and customers that makes us one of the top financing options in the market today.

What allows us to offer such exemplary service when it comes to credit is the unmatched expertise of our underwriters — our teams truly know their industries inside and out.  Using this expertise as a base, we have been able to build common sense practices that deliver fast and accurate results to our vendor partners and their customers operating at the heart of the American economy.

Q: What do you attribute to Amur’s success over the years from a credit standpoint?

Amur’s success really comes down to three key things: deep industry knowledge, a data-driven approach, and a true passion for service. We’ve built a team that understands the nuances of the industries we serve, which allows us to structure deals in ways that makes sense for the businesses and the vendors with whom we partner. At the same time, we’re highly data-centric. We leverage our purpose-built technology platform and macro insights to make the right credit decisions — and quickly. But the Amur Difference is our passion and commitment: we are deeply invested in the success of our vendor partners and customers.

Q: What do you like to do outside of the office to recharge?

I love traveling with my family. I've found this to be a great way to experience new places and new views on life while spending quality time together. I’m also part of the adult fan club of the LEGO community: there’s something really satisfying about building a complex structure from scratch, to see an idea come to life and then be able to keep improving upon it – not unlike my experience at Amur!
- Did you know? - 
In 2025, infrastructure spending is expected to fuel a 35% increase in construction spending thanks to investments in transportation, water systems, and other infrastructure projects.
"2025 Market Outlook." Monitor, Jan/Feb 2025.

Monitor's Best Companies in Equipment Finance: Leadership​​​​

 

We’re thrilled to share that Amur was featured as one of Monitor's Best Companies in Equipment Finance for Leadership! The article includes highlights from a conversation with Amur CEO, Kalyan Makam, on how we invest in our people and what makes a great leader at Amur.

At Amur, we foster a hard-working, fast-paced, and collaborative culture driven by strong leadership. Our leaders emphasize communication, resilience, and accountability, ensuring we build for the long term in both our products and our people. Rooted in our Grand Island, Nebraska roots and values, we invest in growth, exemplified by "The Leap," our development program designed to cultivate the next generation of Amur leaders. By developing our team, we strengthen the foundation for lasting partnerships and a stronger future together.

Leading Edge Program 

The Amur team is excited to offer streamlined requirements as well as faster turnaround times
and decisioning for specialty vehicles & trailers!
•    Fast-tracked approvals for qualifying equipment & customers
•    $500K application-only financing
•    Eligible for new & used equipment
•    Terms up to 74 months
•    No bank statements required
•    A 90-day approval period
To learn more, speak with your Amur Account Manager or follow the link below!
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Asset Management

Contact our Asset Management team at AssetManagementDept@goamur.com explore our available fleet!

Sample Fleet
Volvo VNL64T860 Sleeper Truck 2020 Golden Valley, AZ
Volvo VNL64T760 Sleeper Truck 2019 Pataskala, OH
2016 Utility Reefer Trailer 2016 Bloomington, CA
Freightliner Cascadia Truck 2014 Miami, FL
Peterbilt 579 Sleeper Truck 2018 Meridian, ID
2020 Volvo VNL64T860 Sleeper Truck​​​​​​
 2018 Peterbilt 579 Sleeper Truck

Join Us at Our Upcoming Trade Shows!

We want to see you this upcoming season on the road! Let us know if your team will be at any of the following events — let's collaborate to help meet your sales goals and have some fun while we are in town!
Multi-Unit Franchising Conference
March 25, 2025 - March 28, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

Mid-America Trucking Show 
March 27, 2025 - March 29, 2025
Louisville, KY

Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS)
April 1, 2025 - April 3, 2025
Cleveland, OH

Florida Tow Show
April 10, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Lake Buena Sista, FL

Crane & Rigging Conference
April 21, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Phoenix, AZ

 American Towman Show
April 23, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

Sign Expo
April 23, 2025 - April 25, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

WasteExpo
May 5, 2025 - May 8, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

Automate
May 12, 2025 - May 15, 2025
Detroit, MI

Eastec
May 13, 2025 - May 15, 2025
West Springfield, MA
American Towman TowXpo
June 26, 2025 - June 28, 2025
Fort Worth, TX

Which Trade Shows are You Attending? Co-Market with Amur!

Promotional Materials: Highly visible QR code linking to an Amur-built financing page in your booth.
On-Site Financing: Provide financing solutions to your customers right in the booth.
Training and Support: Get trained to communicate financing options effectively.
Dedicated Account Manager: Work with an onsite financing expert, your Amur Account Manager.

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