Contact Information:
Theresa C. Myers
theresa.c.myers@nafa.aero
410-571-1740
Jack Jones
jjones@tompkinsfinancial.com
845-278-1041
NAFA Welcomes New Member: Tompkins Community Bank
Edgewater, MD — July 29, 2025 - The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that Tompkins Community Bank has joined its distinguished network of business and general aviation finance professionals.
NAFA President Bryan Byers comments, "We are excited to have Tompkins Community Bank join our Association, and we look forward to their expertise in aviation financing.”
"Tompkins Community Bank is delighted to be welcomed into the National Aircraft Finance Association,” said David Carey senior vice president, Consumer and Aircraft Lending Manager. “As aircraft lending remains a significant area of focus, we are excited about the opportunities this membership presents to further support the aviation sector with our dedicated financial services."
About Tompkins Community Bank:
Tompkins Community Bank has been offering aircraft loan financing since 2008 initially as part of our commercial small business lending offering. In 2015, we launched our Aircraft Lending Channel as our expertise became widely recognized. Since then, we have honed our process and dedicated ourselves to being a trusted partner to our customers.
Our services are available nationwide and we have specialized experience partnering with brokers to create a seamless process for them and their customers as they move through the lending process. Our Underwriting philosophy comes from a commonsense approach, we pride ourselves on efficient turn times, first-class customer experience and excellent communication with our partners.
A list of your Products & Services:
• Fixed interest rate loans from 5- 20yr terms
• Tiered rate sheet offering broker incentive options of .25%-2.00%
• Funding loans from $25,000 up to $2,000.000 under standard UW Guidelines
• Loans greater than $2,000,000 - $5,000,000 under enhanced UW Guidelines
• Financing available for prop, turbo prop & jet (no helicopter, experimental or kit aircraft)
• Financing on Consumer and Business Entity registrations available
About NAFA:
The National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA) is a professional association that has been promoting the general welfare of aircraft finance for more than 50 years. Our network of members is comprised of lenders and product service providers who work together to finance general and business aviation aircraft. NAFA sets the standard for best practices in aviation finance by educating its members with the most up-to-date industry trends and best practices. Government legislation, market influences and industry insights allow member companies to provide the highest quality services the industry has to offer.