Equipment Finance Lenders Now Have a Faster, Lower-Risk Path to AI Origination

Tamarack Technology and Sharpei AI have joined forces to bring AI-powered origination automation to equipment finance lenders across the U.S., without replacing a single system they already rely on.

The Problem

Applications arrive in dozens of formats… documents get re-keyed by hand, sometimes multiple times before a deal reaches underwriting. Here, underwriters spend their mornings chasing paperwork instead of analyzing credit, causing operational costs to climb and deal velocity to slow down.

Every equipment finance lender knows the process needs to change, but most are hesitant and do nothing about it.

The reason is risk, as well as legacy system integrations that drag on for 18 months, and vendors who don’t understand equipment finance. The industry has seen enough failed modernization projects that it is now sceptical of the next one. That feeling is justified, and it’s exactly what this partnership was built to address.

The Announcement

Tamarack Technology, one of the most trusted names in equipment finance technology for over 30 years, has launched an AI-powered origination solution, powered by Sharpei.

The solution automates the most manual and time-consuming stages of the origination lifecycle: application intake, document collection and validation, workflow routing, and LOS data sync. It sits in front of lenders’ existing systems, not instead of them.

No core system replacement, no 18-month IT project, and no disruption to what already works.

What the Solution Delivers

The solution targets the four most manual stages of the origination process:

Application Intake

Accept applications across every channel: email, your website, third-party portals, in any format. Sharpei’s AI handles data extraction and validation automatically, eliminating manual re-entry from the very first touchpoint.

Document Collection and Validation

Intelligent document processing validates information in real time. AI agents trained on your specific lending rules and product offerings interact directly with customers and brokers to resolve issues, without involving your team.

Workflow Routing and Exception Management

Complete applications route automatically to underwriting. Exceptions are flagged instantly for human review, so your team focuses exclusively on the decisions that require real judgment.

Integration with Existing LOS and Data Providers

Clean, structured data syncs directly into your loan origination system and connected data providers. No rip-and-replace, no new API projects, and no custom builds.

“Application intake and document management are still major operational bottlenecks for many lenders. By combining Tamarack’s robust industry expertise with Sharpei’s AI automation technology, we’re delivering a practical solution that allows lenders to modernize origination workflows without disrupting existing systems.”

 — Mitch Peterson, EVP Operations, Tamarack Technology

“Tamarack’s extensive relationships across the equipment finance industry and their implementation experience make them an ideal partner to bring this technology to market. Together we can help lenders simplify the most time-consuming parts of the origination process.”

 — Julian Azofra, Co-Founder, Sharpei

Why Tamarack + Sharpei

Sharpei built AI specifically for equipment finance origination. But AI companies don’t typically come with 30 years of lender relationships, deep knowledge of compliance requirements, and hands-on implementation experience inside complex, regulated environments.

That’s what Tamarack brings.

Tamarack has been implementing technology for equipment finance lenders since 1994. They know the LOS platforms. They know how deals are structured. They know how to introduce new capabilities without breaking what already works.

Together, lenders get something that hasn’t existed before: enterprise-grade AI origination, delivered and supported by a partner they already know and trust.

For lenders, that means:

• A partner who speaks your language. Tamarack has been in your world for over three decades. No onboarding required.

• Implementation that reduces risk, not adds to it. Tamarack manages the full delivery and integration process from day one.

• AI built for equipment finance. Not adapted from a generic lending tool. Purpose-built for the way this industry actually works.

• Scale without headcount. Process more applications, make faster credit decisions, and grow origination volume, without adding staff.

What’s Next

The Tamarack AI Origination Solution, powered by Sharpei, is available today to equipment finance institutions across the United States.

Throughout 2026, Tamarack and Sharpei will be present across major industry events, including ELFA Innovation Lab and ELFA events year-round, running joint educational sessions and live product demonstrations for lenders who want to see the solution firsthand.

→  Contact Tamarack at info@tamarack.ai to request a live demonstration.

→  Use the ROI Calculator to see what automation could mean for your origination volume: https://equipmentfinance.prod.gosharpei.com/

ABOUT

About Tamarack Technology, Inc.

Tamarack Technology provides independent software solutions and advisory services to the equipment finance industry. With over 30 years of deep industry expertise and a commitment to practical innovation, Tamarack helps lenders modernize their technology ecosystems and optimize operations across the full lending lifecycle.

About Sharpei

Sharpei is an AI-powered origination platform purpose-built for equipment finance lenders. Founded by industry operators with firsthand experience in leasing and financing, Sharpei automates application intake, document validation, workflow routing, and LOS data synchronization, enabling lenders to scale origination volume without increasing headcount or replacing existing systems. Learn more at gosharpei.com.