SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 17, 1996 TO PROSPECTUS DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 WALNUT EQUIPMENT LEASING CO., INC. SENIOR THRIFT CERTIFICATES Rates Effective Thursday July 11, 1996 Interest Annualized Rate Effective Yield * Demand Senior Thrift Certificates 9.00% 9.38% - --------------------------------- Fixed Term Senior Thrift Certificates - ------------------------------------- For Periods of: 6-11 Months 9.65% 10.09% 12-23 Months 9.80% 10.25% 24-29 Months 10.00% 10.47% 30-35 Months 10.20% 10.69% 36-47 Months 10.30% 10.80% 48-59 Months 10.30% 10.80% 60-71 Months 10.50% 11.02% 72-83 Months 10.50% 11.02% 84-95 Months 10.55% 11.08% 96-107 Months 10.65% 11.19% 108-119 Months 10.75% 11.30% 120 Months 11.00% 11.57% * The effective annual yields are based on the interest rates listed. They are effective beginning July 11, 1996 and assume the reinvestment of principal and interest at the same rate at maturity for demand and fixed term certificates of one year or less. Fixed term rates are subject to change at renewal. This should not be considered a representation of future rates. This is not a money market fund. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. This offer can only be made through the prospectus, a copy of which is attached to this prospectus supplement.