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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

Achieve your goals with flexible financing.

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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Offer Financing

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

6,000+

Organizations Served

Trusted by thousands of clients across the U.S. and Canada.

$4 Billion

Lease & Loan Portfolio

From equipment financing to vendor programs, proven solutions help clients move key initiatives forward.

100%

Owned by City National Bank & RBC

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

30+

Years of Experience

More than 150 Certified Leasing and Finance Professionals (CLFPs) bring decades of financing expertise to every project.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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Specialized Support from Financing Experts

From minor details to major milestones, we’ve got you covered. Experience a service model designed to prioritize your needs, save you time, and simplify every step of your financing journey.

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A Streamlined Process, Powered by Technology

Manage every aspect of your lease in one secure platform. Your First American account offers real-time project visibility, access to key documents, and smart self-service tools—so your lease information is always at your fingertips.

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Join an Award-Winning Culture

First American is a place where high performers flourish, where every colleague is valued, and where collaboration and innovation are encouraged and expected.

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4.5/5.0

 

 

Best Workplaces for Parents

 

Best Workplaces: Financial Services & Insurance

 

Best Workplaces in NY

 

Best Medium

Workplaces

 

Best Companies to Work for in

NY

 

Best Companies to Sell For

 

Great Place to
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Top Workplaces

USA

 

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Connect with a Financing Expert

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

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Connect with a Financing Expert

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

Contact us today

 

 

 

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

2Source: CLFP Foundation Member Directory