TCF Capital Solutions Expands Equipment Finance Portfolio Through Strategic CEC Integration

DAOdreamer · 2025-12-31T11:32:02+00:00

TCF National Bank has acquired BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital's portfolio, enhancing its equipment financing sector with $1 billion in leases and loans. This move adds 60 professionals and aligns business models for substantial growth in small-ticket finance.

DAOdreamer

2025-12-31 11:32:02

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TCF National Bank has completed a major strategic move in the commercial equipment financing sector, securing the portfolio and talent from BB&T Commercial Equipment Capital, Corp. (CEC), Truist Bank’s dedicated small-ticket leasing and finance division. This transaction represents approximately $1 billion in equipment finance leases and loans transitioning to TCF’s specialized division.

Integration Strengthens Market Position

The integration of CEC’s operations brings approximately 60 experienced professionals into the TCF organization, significantly bolstering TCF Capital Solutions’ capabilities. This workforce addition represents a meaningful expansion of technical expertise in a rapidly evolving equipment financing landscape.

According to company leadership, the strategic rationale extends beyond simple portfolio acquisition. Bill Henak, Senior Executive Vice President of TCF Specialty Finance, emphasized that the business models align naturally, creating what he characterizes as substantial growth potential across the broader institution. The CEC operation’s focus on small-ticket equipment finance complements TCF’s existing specialty lending infrastructure, positioning the combined entity to better serve customers in this dynamic market segment.

Industry Dynamics and Strategic Fit

Mike Maguire, representing Truist’s executive team, noted that the sector is experiencing rapid transformation. TCF’s established presence and operational scale in equipment financing made it the suitable acquirer for navigating these market shifts while maintaining continuity for CEC’s client base.

The transaction included oversight from major legal counsel, with comprehensive due diligence supporting the deal structure.

About TCF: TCF Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCF), headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, operates as a financial holding company with $48 billion in total assets as of year-end 2020. The organization maintains a top 10 deposit position across Midwest markets. TCF National Bank, its primary banking subsidiary, delivers consumer and commercial banking services, trust and wealth management, and specialty financing solutions across approximately 470 branches primarily concentrated in Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota, with additional presence in Colorado, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and operations extending through specialty divisions across all 50 states and Canada.

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