Since 1972, First Western Equipment Finance has helped equipment dealers, manufacturers, and small businesses close more deals by making financing as easy as equipment selection. Because the sale isn’t truly complete until the customer can pay for it.
Financing Made Simple.
Built on trust, service, and shared success
We are a bank-owned equipment finance company that partners with dealers, OEMs, and borrowers across the country to deliver flexible, fast, and dependable financing for essential-use equipment.
As a division of First Western Bank & Trust, we combine the stability of a community bank built on 60+ years of experience with the agility of a specialized lender—giving you confidence in every transaction, every time.
We’re headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with a dedicated team of professionals in credit, sales, support, and program management. Many of our relationships have lasted 10+ years, built on trust, service, and shared success.
Whether you’re selling equipment or buying it for your business, we make financing easy, responsive, and human.
Financing Built Around How You Sell and Buy Equipment
Vendors & OEMs
Tailored finance programs to grow sales and help sell more equipment
Business Borrowers
Easy and reliable
equipment loans from a trusted lender
Municipal Buyers
Easy and reliable
equipment loans from a trusted lender
Our team is known for:
- Fast credit decisions and flexible structures
- Real relationship management - no call center handoffs
- Industry-specific knowledge
- Long-term customer and partner retention
We don't just fund deals — we help make them happen.
Supporting the Industries that Power Business
Whether you're a dealer supporting customer purchases or a business acquiring equipment directly, we bring the knowledge, flexibility, and service to structure deals that work. We provide equipment financing across a wide range of industries.
Agriculture Equipment
Financing
Designed for dealers and growers, supporting maximum productivity in the field.
Automotive Equipment
Financing
Financing for dealerships, independent shops, and heavy-duty repair facilities.
Cleaning & Sanitary
Equipment Financing
Financing for commercial cleaners, facility managers, and sanitation operations.
Geospatial & Technology
Equipment Financing
Support for surveyors and contractors needing the latest positioning tech.
Machine Control
Equipment Financing
Finance machine control tech used in construction and civil engineering.
Municipal Equipment
Financing
Tax-exempt financing for cities, counties,
schools, and public service entities.
Outdoor Power
Equipment Financing
Programs tailored to seasonal organizations, landscapers, and robotic operations.
Professional & Specialty
Equipment Financing
Financing for quality engineering firms.
Rental Fleet
Equipment Financing
Fund the rental gear your
customers rely on.
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