Universal Finance Building Success with Brokers at the AACFB Annual Meeting
As a proud member and silver sponsor of the American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB), the Universal Finance team was excited to participate in the AACFB Annual Meeting held May 5–7 in Orlando, Florida. Known as the premier trade association empowering independent commercial finance professionals and their funding source partners, the event brought together brokers, lenders, and industry leaders from across the country for several days of networking, education, and collaboration.
Universal Finance’s Broker Desk team was onsite throughout the event, meeting with brokers to answer questions, strengthen relationships, and explore partnership opportunities designed to help them close more equipment finance transactions and support customer growth. From flexible financing structures to fast, responsive credit decisions, our team remains focused on delivering practical financing solutions that meet real-world business needs.
The conference kicked off with the annual golf outing, where Universal Finance proudly served as a Hole-in-One sponsor. The outing created a fun and competitive atmosphere, allowing our team to connect with attendees outside the conference setting and continue building valuable industry relationships.
Following the tournament, attendees gathered for the opening networking reception — a unique and memorable event at the Ice Bar that brought attendees together and encouraged conversation and connection. Events like these continue to highlight the relationship-driven nature of the commercial finance industry.
The energy carried into the conference sessions, including an engaging keynote presentation from leadership development trainer and author Alyson Van Hooser. Her message emphasized the importance of clear, consistent communication, accountability, and the impact assumptions can have on both leadership and business relationships. Her interactive presentation brought energy to the room while delivering valuable takeaways that resonated with professionals across the industry.
As a leading lender in the construction industry, Universal Finance understands that strength in this market comes from more than just numbers — it comes from relationships. Our hands-on, personalized approach looks beyond the paperwork to understand each customer’s story, resulting in quicker decisions, stronger partnerships, and more successful outcomes for both brokers and their customers.
We appreciate everyone who took the time to connect with our team throughout the conference. If we did not have the opportunity to meet onsite, we welcome the chance to discuss how Universal Finance can help support your continued growth and financing success.
