July 3, 2017
July 3, 2017
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First US Finance LLC supports a Southern California solar developer in structuring a 25 year PPA (power purchase agreement) for Humboldt Conservation District in Samoa, California. The PPA rate and escalator for the 717.57 kW rooftop solar project will help the marine terminal lower its overall energy expenses by locking […]
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June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
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UCC guidelines dictate how commercial transactions are handled throughout the United States; UCC stands for Uniform Commercial Code. If your business has ever financed equipment then you have some experience with a UCC filing. It is a way the federal government controls financial business transactions. Most states have adopted UCC […]
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
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Lenders like Wells Fargo and Chase are very good for servicing the needs of established businesses; they support things like checking accounts, small business loans and merchant accounts very effectively once you have established your business and developed a good track record. As an “A” credit you will get the […]
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May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
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When a business owner decides he or she needs a business loan often their first thought is a bank. However, for many small businesses conventional bank loans are not an option and SBA loans require collateral and a history of profitability and often take several months from application to funding. […]
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May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017
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Inevitably, whether you are an independent sales rep, service provider or make your own products, someone is going to ask you for a “finders’ fee” or a “referral fee” when they refer new business to you. A finders’ fee is typically given to an intermediate person who leads you to […]
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May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
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Every vendor, manufacturer, distributor, dealer or business which sells equipment to another business (B2B sales) can benefit from having an equipment leasing company or finance company as a strategic partner. As a vendor, the goal is to make the purchase of your products as easy as possible; the purchase activity […]
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April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017
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At a recent equipment financing and equipment leasing trade show we polled over 125 business owners with a short survey and had various discussions with numerous willing participants. Our main question was simple; if you borrowed $100,000 for your business, what is the dollar amount of interest you would be […]
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April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017
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Equipment financing brokers come in all shapes and sizes; many work part time in addition to another job and some work at it full time. Brokers love the flexibility because they can work from home with a laptop, phone and printer/scanner. The part-timers are often sales representatives for an equipment […]
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March 8, 2017
March 8, 2017
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Want fast money hassle-free; the same day or the next? It’s possible; just have your paperwork ready to go. If you don’t want to bother with financial statements, tax returns, etc. and need cash almost instantly then we have two options for you. Sometimes an opportunity requires fast action otherwise […]
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January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
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Don’t want to pay any interest? Pay cash for your new equipment and you can be assured you are paying the lowest “rate”. If you have buckets of extra cash this might be the best thing to do but if you have that much extra capital that means your business […]
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May 27, 2011
May 27, 2011
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A good banking relationship is critical for any business; that relationship should grow as your business grows and can develop into a very strong bond as long as you manage it properly. A good connection with your bank will provide ongoing information with often, free consultation regarding the growth of […]
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May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers guaranteed commercial loans by the federal government for small businesses. These loans are offered through approved partners in the lending industry and not directly through the SBA. When the SBA guidelines are followed and approved, the lender has less risk since a significant […]
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May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011
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The great majority of municipalities are working hard on their new fiscal budgets and are ready for another year of serving their public. Nationwide, all of the cities, counties, and various types of districts are facing reduced revenues thus the need to control their expenses and maintain their capital reserves […]
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April 16, 2011
April 16, 2011
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Equipment financing is still the best option when buying equipment for companies and small businesses. It protects the working capital you have in the bank and also protects your bank line from becoming depleted. Why is this so important? The number one reason for businesses, which are less than five […]
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April 6, 2011
April 6, 2011
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Why do some loans or finance applications stall during the underwriting phase? Aren’t underwriters interested in getting projects financed as quickly as possible? Yes and no. When a customer decides that financing their project or piece of equipment is a good alternative to paying cash, several critical things have to […]
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March 26, 2011
March 26, 2011
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Investing in your equipment this year can be a smart move. This is especially true since many business owners and manufacturers have delayed and put-off replacing old equipment the last couple years. There are 2 great reasons to buy now. The first good reason to buy now is Bonus Depreciation. […]
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March 6, 2011
March 6, 2011
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That’s always the first question asked when dealing with financing anything whether it’s your home, a new car, furniture or business equipment and machinery. How much is it going to cost me, of my hard earned dollars, to get what I want or need? Now let’s re-focus it on business […]
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February 25, 2011
February 25, 2011
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CIT Group, a giant small business lender, filed for bankruptcy in 2010 which will cost the taxpayer over $2 billion in bailout funds. CIT’s bankruptcy is the fifth largest in U.S. history, carrying over $71 billion in assets. How are downfalls like this changing the lending-financial markets? First U.S. Finance […]
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February 9, 2011
February 9, 2011
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There are three main types of business equipment finance providers you can turn to: brokers, captive leasing agents, or independent lenders. BROKER – Much like an insurance broker or mortgage broker, an equipment finance broker acts as an intermediary. The broker will take your credit application to the specific lenders […]
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