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Leasing & Financing

Whether you are a business executive looking to invest in new equipment or a vendor seeking financing options for your clients, you can leverage flexible financing through First American.

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Case Studies

See firsthand how organizations have achieved their goals with customized financing from First American.

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Financing to Power Your Organization’s Future

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Funding Solutions to Support Your Needs

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I'm a business executive looking to finance equipment or a capital project.
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I'm a vendor looking to offer financing to my customers.

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Tap into the strength and experience of one of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S.1

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By the Numbers

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6,000+

Commercial Borrowers Served

Join thousands of clients who work with us throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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$4 Billion

Lease & Loan Portfolio

From equipment financing to vendor programs, move forward on your financing needs with confidence.

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100%

Owned by City National Bank & RBC

Our strength and stability are supported by our structure as an RBC/City National Bank company.

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30+

Years of Experience

Benefit from the knowledge that our 150+ Certified Leasing and Finance Professionals (CLFPs) have built over three decades.2

Kevin Hull, CFO, TYR Tactical

“We really liked First American because they were extremely responsive, they understood the business well, and they delivered on what they said they could deliver.”

Kevin Hull | CFO, TYR Tactical
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Lindsay Head, CFO, JPR

"When I was introduced to First American, they made me feel like they wanted to know us as a client. They introduced me to the concept of equipment financing; they made it very easy to understand."

Lindsay Head | CFO, JPR
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Bill Short, Associate VP for Finance, Rollins College

“To have people who are as friendly and knowledgeable about their side of the business to be working alongside you is really valuable.”

Bill Short | Associate VP for Finance and Assistant Treasurer, Rollins College
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Coryn DeGrands, VP, Sales Operations, Emerson Network Power

“We’re seeing our pipeline grow with First American leasing opportunities and it’s been very exciting to be a part of this journey.”

Coryn DeGrands | VP, Sales Operations, Emerson Network Power
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Our vision is simple: to be the best company to work with, and the best company to work for.

Our vision is simple:

to be the best company to work for,

and the best company to work with.

We’re deeply committed to our clients and our colleagues.

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A seamless experience from start to finish.

Our People

What makes our colleagues unique? Simply put, we care more. We care about our clients, their success, and every detail that makes it happen. Our long-term relationships are built on trust and powered by experience.

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The Best to Work For

Unlock your career potential.

First American is a place where high performers flourish, where every colleague is valued, and where collaboration and innovation are encouraged and expected. We’re immensely proud of our award-winning culture and community involvement.

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Your dedicated financing team at First American will customize a range of financing options to support your specific goals.

 

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1Source: Monitor 100 2025 | Vol. 52, No. 4

2Source: CLFP Foundation Member Directory