August 21, 2018
We see many business ideas which project earning many thousands or millions of dollars in sales revenue and sometimes at a very fast pace. Typically, a group of individuals working in a specific market with years of experience conceive of a way to improve a process and or create a… Continue Reading Start-up Capital – The Egg or the Chicken
May 23, 2018
Applying for equipment financing or a working capital loan shouldn’t be like going on a blind date where you only tell the other person the best things about yourself and omit the not so stellar parts. The analogy for the application process should be more like running for public office… Continue Reading Equipment Finance: Blind Date or Running for Office?
February 28, 2018
Solar financing requires a certain expertise and experience to get a project approved with all the benefits the energy user (offtaker) expects and deserves. Following is a summary of our longest solar finance programs along with standard shorter terms. Once we review a client’s financial status and approve, there are… Continue Reading Long, Long, Longer Solar Finance Solutions
November 14, 2017
Here are some real tips and issues we encounter when reviewing and processing finance applications; if you can address these in advance the chances of going through the underwriting and approval process smoothly and with less stress will increase dramatically. 1) Check and ask how long your vendor has been… Continue Reading Sage Finance Tips to Make the Process Smoother
September 12, 2017
Here are some good reasons to go into debt on your new venture rather than pulling in investors and giving up ownership and some control. If you have a complex service then attracting investors and or partners which will also add a specific expertise to your operation can make sense… Continue Reading Is Borrowing Capital Better Than Giving Up Ownership?
August 7, 2017
First US Finance showed off its flexibility by approving and funding a 1960 Piper Comanche aircraft for Tim Brown, a Texas resident and owner of Tim Brown Architecture LLC, within a very fast 2 week timeframe. Many lenders take much longer and are also limited by the age of the… Continue Reading We’re Flexible – Financed a Vintage 1960 Piper Aircraft within 2 Weeks!
July 24, 2017
Everyone wants a good deal; when it comes to finances, this is particularly true. When we part with our money we want to make sure we are getting a good value and not paying excessive fees or costs which we were not aware of. Surprises are the last thing anyone… Continue Reading Seduced by Rate
July 3, 2017
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… Continue Reading First US Finance LLC structures 718kW Solar PPA for Humboldt Bay Harbor in California
June 27, 2017
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… Continue Reading What a UCC Filing Means to Your Business