About Us
Apex Leasing & Finance is a boutique national specialty lender with a wide network of A-tier underwriters. We believe that financing is a resource, and as such, should be accessible.
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Our mission is to provide businesses the opportunity to grow in a finance-savvy fashion and to keep humanity at the forefront of all business interactions.
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The Apex Difference
Apex Leasing & Finance is a boutique national lender specializing in AVL equipment finance. Our mission is to provide funding to clients that will help their business grow, not hold it back. Believe it or not, we care about your bottom line almost as much as you do! We pride ourselves on being incredibly candid with our clients and giving them all the information that they need in order to make an informed decision— whether that works out in our favor or not.
Apex’s approach to financing isn’t exactly the typical lender experience. We listen to our clients and take the time to clarify details that might cause other lenders to show you the door.
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Apex brings 30+ years of lending experience & expertise to the table, and our clients notice. The Apex Difference translates to less paperwork, more peace of mind, and a more thorough understanding of the lending process-- which ultimately leads to better terms of finance for you. We have a network of truly amazing clients and vendors that we work with year after year, building together. Nothing brings our office more joy than hearing how the financing we secured for clients has helped their business evolve to the next level! Your success really is our success.
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We believe that financing is a resource, and it’s important to us to make these resources accessible to your business in any way we can. We pride ourselves on being different from other lenders in all the ways that matter to you, our client.
Testimonials
Relationships are everything! We are so grateful to our clients and vendor partners for placing their trust in Apex year after year.
Read what people have to say about our team below.
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Have you worked with Apex and want to let us know how we're doing? You can do that here:
"Ardy has great financing solutions for our industry and the deep knowledge and experience to work with our specific challenges."
Wes Donahue
Creative Solutions Los Angeles
"Ardy has always been great for us. Has helped with multiple financing situations over multiple years."
Dan Nicholson
Showcall Event Services
"Very professional and friendly to do business!"
Andre Loyola Siqueira
Graca Fellowship Church Orlando
"Ardy & Apex are incredibly helpful in finding the right financing for the job."
Jeff Saviano
Aurora LED Systems
Our Team
What do you get when you combine a seasoned financier with 30+ years of expertise in his field with a detail-oriented production manager with over a decade of film, live event and music experience? Well, that would be us. Meet the A-team behind Apex.
Ardy Barahman
President & Founder
Ardy received his Honors degree in Economics & Finance from the London School of Economics & Political Science at University College in 1984, and found his way to Los Angeles the very same year.
Over the past 40 years, Ardy has become an unparalleled expert in equipment finance. His unique insights, intimate understanding of the AVL industry, and straight-shooting communication style make him stand out head and shoulders from the rest.
Ally Toal
Director of Operations
Originally from Philadelphia, Ally has called Los Angeles home since 2014. Our Director of Operations also co-owns & manages a production company that specializes in action films & stunts. When she's not at work, she can usually be found on set wearing too many hats.
Her hands-on industry experience & attention to detail are invaluable to our line of work. Ally is also our head of marketing.
Why Apex?
There are countless equipment finance companies available to you, so why choose Apex?
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Our industry expertise and longstanding relationships with leading manufacturers have paved the way for a seamless experience for our clients. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier customer service & the lowest rates available.
Our Core Values
Our core values impact every interaction. Learn how Apex approaches business finance a little differently than your average lender.
Relationships First
At Apex, our focus is on building relationships. We pride ourselves on a client base comprised of over 60% repeat clients.
Growth-Oriented
Our team loves helping companies grow-- it's what gets us out of bed in the morning! Your company's success is our success.
Trust & Transparency
We are grateful for your trust, which is why we have a 100% transparency policy and no hidden fees.
Honesty
Yes, honesty is still the best policy- especially in finance! Apex doesn't believe in bait & switch tactics or charging exorbitant commissions.
Empathy
When we meet with a client, we see individuals with dreams, goals, and a story to tell rather than numbers on paper.
Code of Ethics
We adhere to a strict moral code that keeps humanity at the forefront of business interactions.