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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

 

Primary Company Location
211 High Point Drive
Victor
NY
US
14564
585-880-1572
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Employees:
emma.lippa@faef.com
mark.bearden@faef.com
michael.mckeever@faef.com
+ 11 more employees (view all)
Charleston, SC
Charleston
SC
US
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There are no employees listed for this location
Los Angeles, CA
555 South Flower Street, 20th Floor
Los Angeles
CA
US
90071
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Employees:
sarah.yarnes@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
1140 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York
NY
US
10036
www.faef.com
Employees:
michael.luftig@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
3 World Trade Center, 38th Floor
NY
NY
US
10007
www.faef.com
Employees:
michael.mckeever@faef.com
New York, NY (NYC)
200 Vesey St
NY
NY
US
10281
www.faef.com
Employees:
heather.wohaska@faef.com
New York, NY (Victor)
211 High Point Drive
Victor
NY
US
14564
www.faef.com
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

Member Employees

  • Crystal Doro

  • Emma Lippa

  • Heather Wohaska

  • Mark Bearden

  • Michael Luftig

  • Michael McKeever

  • Noah Gerlach

  • Sarah Yarnes

  • Steve Lippa

  • Taryn Carter

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