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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.

Case Studies

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

Get to Know Us

We’re one of the country’s largest equipment finance companies that provides leasing and financing to established commercial borrowers throughout the United States and Canada.* First American is a wholly owned subsidiary of City National Bank, an RBC company. This allows us to offer you competitive rates while delivering unique value through our focused, industry-aligned teams.

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Our Mission

To grow businesses by passionately and professionally earning long-term relationships

Our Vision

To be the best company to work for, and the best company to work with

Our Values

Client First

We put clients first in everything we do. We build strong relationships based on understanding our clients’ goals, anticipating their needs and earning their trust and advocacy through sound judgement, exceptional advice and world-class execution.


Integrity

Operating with the highest level of integrity is at the core of how we work. It helps us make disciplined decisions and stand by our principles, so that we protect the trust placed in us.


Collaboration

We collaborate with speed and intention, and we rally around the decision. We use our combined strengths to unlock new possibilities and achieve what none of us could alone.


Respect

We foster a culture of empathy, inclusion, trust and humility, where our colleagues, clients and communities can bring their best, share ideas with confidence and succeed together.


Excellence

We execute with urgency and expertise, raising the bar through innovation. By attracting and developing outstanding talent fostering ambition and embracing bold solutions, we deliver superior results for clients, shareholders, and communities.

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By the Numbers

$5B

Finance Portfolio

Our disciplined lending approach, steady growth, and diverse portfolio translates into strength and stability for our clients.

157

CLFPs (the most in the world)

First American employs more Certified Lease & Finance Professionals than any company in the world.** Work with the best and the brightest in the industry.

296

Dedicated Colleagues

Our colleagues are loyal, passionate and care about the ultimate success of our clients. They pride themselves on accessibility, transparency, and long-term relationships.

U.S. Lease Portfolio

First American is one of the top equipment finance companies in the U.S., ranked by both new business volume and net assets by Monitor Magazine.*

First American's lease portfolio 2025.

7,000+
Clients

Served across the U.S. and Canada

7
Years

Average client tenure

12th
Largest

Bank-owned equipment finance lessor in the U.S.*

7,000+ Clients

Served across the U.S. and Canada

7 Years

Average client tenure

12th Largest

Bank-owned equipment finance lessor in the U.S.*

Our Impact

Corporate Citizenship

We use the power of our people, passion, and resources to make a positive impact in our communities.

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Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to being a company that reflects the diversity of the Greater Rochester Region and we strive to create an equitable and inclusive culture where all colleagues belong and thrive.

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Sustainability

As a business, we can make a significant impact on the environment, which is why it’s so important to establish initiatives to ensure we are protecting our earth.

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Meet the Leadership Team

Our leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused, and experienced finance professionals. Their expertise and commitment to enhancing the client experience is evident in everything they do.

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CEO Commitment Letter

Learn more about our commitment to serving clients and ways we are modernizing the financing experience.

In the news

November 18, 2025

2025 Best for Parents

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September 9, 2025

2025 Best in Financial Services

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August 28, 2025

2025 Best Medium Workplaces

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Accolades

Award Winning Culture

First American is a place where high performers flourish, everyone is valued, collaboration and innovation are rewarded, and a place that’s been nationally recognized for our culture and community involvement.

 

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

**Source: CLFP Foundation Member Directory

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