Verdant Commercial Capital Closes Exceptional 2025 With $1 Billion in Originations and Acquisition by Axos Bank

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2026--

Verdant Commercial Capital closed a milestone year in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in annual originations for the first time and completing its acquisition by Axos Bank in late September. The year combined record performance with a strategic transition that positions Verdant for continued growth in equipment finance.

2025 Business Results

Verdant originates leases and loans by partnering with top-tier vendors, OEMs and dealers to finance business-essential capital equipment and software as part of its vendor-focused model.

The company generated $1.07 billion in funding volume in 2025, representing 40% year-over-year growth following 37% growth in 2024. Verdant’s managed portfolio grew by 41% to $1.7 billion.

“These milestones reflect the strength and talent of our team and the trust we've built with our partners over the years,” said Mike Rooney, CEO of Verdant Commercial Capital.

Since its founding in 2017, Verdant has originated more than $4 billion in total financing. The achievement underscores the company’s ability scale effectively while maintaining its founding values.

“Our innovative business model, strong employee culture and commitment to attracting top industry talent have made Verdant a go-to financing partner for vendors seeking simple, effective solutions for their customers,” Rooney said. “Meaningful relationships and smart solutions drive our success.”

Acquisition by Axos Bank

Verdant’s record performance in 2025 concluded with its acquisition by Axos Bank, bringing the independent equipment finance firm into a nationwide banking platform. The combination unites Verdant’s equipment financing expertise with Axos’ digital-first banking model.

For customers and partners, the transition preserves the continuity of Verdant’s team, documentation and servicing while expanding the resources available to support equipment financing needs. The relationship also enhances funding capacity, broadens access to commercial banking services and leverages technology designed to deliver faster decisions and greater efficiency.

“Axos Bank is an innovative bank focused on multiple business segments, each creating value-driven solutions for their customers,” Rooney said. “Their commitment to technology, efficiency and customer service makes them a strong partner for Verdant. We’re excited to see how we can continue to accelerate our growth with the support of Axos Bank.”

ABOUT VERDANT COMMERCIAL CAPITAL

Verdant Commercial Capital, now part of Axos Bank, the nationwide subsidiary of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX), provides financing solutions for the acquisition of business essential equipment and software in six industries: Industrial; Manufacturing; Specialty Vehicle; Golf, Sports & Entertainment; Renewables & Energy Efficiency; and Technology & Office Automation. Verdant brings partners the ability to fund business with transaction sizes from below $25,000 up to $100 million. Verdant is headquartered in Cincinnati and has offices across the U.S. (Axos Bank is headquartered in San Diego.) For more information, visitwww.verdantcc.com.

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