Industry Trends & Top Loan Plans — EGIA Annual Contractor Survey Insights
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Matt Chatts
Author: | February 19th, 2026

Industry Trends & Top Loan Plans — EGIA Annual Contractor Survey Insights

February's episode of Matt Chatts is now available to stream!

What’s actually happening inside contracting businesses? Hear it straight from the source. Beyond the headlines and assumptions, discover how contractors really feel about financing options, opportunities, and challenges, and where the industry is headed next.

In our most recent episode of Matt Chatts, Matthew Bratsis and the OPTIMUS team sat down with Lauren Futrell of Microf and Alex Martin of Greensky, to share the insights you want to know from EGIA’s Annual Contractor Survey. Together, they examined payment solutions, sales process trends, and the loan plans contractors are using as they move into 2026. They revealed how today’s financing strategies are increasing close rates, improving the customer experience, and helping businesses stay competitive in a shifting market.

Click below to stream the latest episode to keep up with the current trends and to start winning big with financing and payment processing


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