First American Equipment Finance
About First American Equipment Finance
For over 30 years, First American has been a trusted leader in equipment financing, delivering tailored solutions to thousands of sophisticated commercial borrowers across the U.S. and Canada.
First American offers highly competitive financing solutions for fractional aircraft shares and full aircraft ownership. Their experienced team manages the entire process from start to finish, providing strategic guidance that takes into account cash flow, tax considerations, and borrowing alternatives—ensuring each client secures a financing solution aligned with their unique needs.
Products & Services
- Full aircraft ownership - Finance U.S.-registered new or pre-owned aircraft (up to 15 years old), including jets, turboprops, and helicopters.
- Floating or fixed-rate financing options
- Loan-to-value (LTV) ratios up to 90%
- Terms ranging from 5 to 7 years
- Amortization periods up to 20 years
- Fractional aircraft ownership - Fractional ownership offers a cost-effective way to enjoy private aviation without the full expense and responsibility of whole aircraft ownership. First American works with leading fractional aviation providers to assist clients with financing shares.
- Floating or fixed-rate financing options
- Loan-to-value (LTV) ratios up to 85%
- Terms aligned with the fractional operating agreement (typically 3 to 5 years)
- Amortization periods up to 15 years
Employees:
emma.lippa@faef.com
mark.bearden@faef.com
michael.mckeever@faef.com
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Los Angeles, CA
Employees:
sarah.yarnes@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
Employees:
michael.luftig@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
Employees:
michael.mckeever@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
Employees:
heather.wohaska@faef.com
New York, NY (Victor)
Employees:
isaiah.meaux@faef.com
emma.lippa@faef.com
steve.lippa@faef.com
+ 3 more employees (view all)
San Francisco, CA (Walnut Creek)
2001 N Main Street, Ste 200
Walnut Creek
CA
US
94596
Employees:
crystal.doro@faef.com