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Businesses Can Benefit from New Equipment

Outdated Equipment Can Affect the Bottom-Line: A pitfall many operations managers run into is keeping old and outdated equipment in service past its recommended service life. Continuing to pay to update and repair outdated equipment is costly. Old equipment can be similar to driving a car that needs more repairs than it’s worth. We’ve all […]

Finance 101: ID and Data Security

Finance 101: ID and Data Security Data security is becoming more critical during the digital age. With the easy access to data and records, it’s important to be aware of common data security topics, such as phishing, predatory lenders and creating strong passwords. Phishing Scams Phishing scams are another threat to those using email for […]

FAQs about Equipment Finance & Insurance

With the help of our Insurance Manager, Marilyn Hankerson, we’ve put together a basic insurance overview of what your customers can expect after purchasing equipment with financing. Just like an auto loan or lease, equipment being financed through a lender (First Western Equipment Finance) must carry insurance. Oftentimes, businesses and other organizations have policies that […]

Equipment Finance for Medical Manufacturers

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – First Western Equipment Finance, a division of First Western Bank & Trust, announced today its entrance into the medical equipment segment, guided by industry veteran Duncan Leighton. “We’re pleased to have recently provided financing for a number of leading care centers and public hospitals across the country. Our success has come […]

Husqvarna to Offer National Equipment Lease Programs

Husqvarna to Offer National Equipment Lease Programs EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.  – Husqvarna has partnered with First Western Equipment Finance to offer equipment lease programs for commercial and municipal customers through their independent dealer network in the United States. “First Western Equipment Finance has provided in-house equipment finance solutions for some of the world’s largest power […]

First Western Equipment Finance Equipment Finance Partners With Exapta Solutions

National Equipment Finance Company First Western Equipment Finance Partners With No-Till Agriculture Manufacturer Exapta Solutions EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – First Western Equipment Finance is partnering with no-till agriculture manufacturer Exapta Solutions of Salina, Kansas, to offer equipment finance services. “We’re pleased to now offer financing by a top-shelf company, First Western Equipment Finance, for our […]