As the lending environment becomes more complex in 2025, banks are putting a renewed focus on heavy equipment appraisals to strengthen risk management, enhance portfolio oversight, and meet new regulatory standards. With interest rates fluctuating and asset-backed lending under tighter scrutiny, financial institutions can’t afford to make decisions based on outdated or vague equipment valuations. The growing volatility in construction, agriculture, mining, and logistics means the underlying assets used as collateral must be precisely understood. And that’s exactly where certified machinery and equipment appraisers come in. The Rising Role of Heavy Equipment Appraisals in Risk Management Banks have long relied on heavy equipment appraisals to determine the loan-to-value ...
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