Finance Resources

Learn more about First Western Equipment Finance and the equipment finance industry by checking out our resources page. Our mission is to educate the business community and align with our partners for continued successes.

Recent Equipment Finance Insights

How Vendor Equipment
Financing Programs Help
Close More Deals

  If you’re selling equipment, you’re not just selling a product. You’re helping your customer make an important financial decision. And here’s the reality: nearly 3 out of 4 equipment purchases involve financing. If you’re not part of that conversation, you’re leaving a critical piece of the deal up to chance. The most successful equipment […]


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Five Ways to Help Speed Funding for Your Customer’s Equipment

  In equipment sales, delays don’t just slow things down. They put entire deals in jeopardy. In today’s world, people expect speed. Even when a customer is ready to move forward, funding bottlenecks can stall progress and open the door for competitors to move in. The faster you can move from quote to funding, the […]


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I Have a Quote – Now What? A Buyer’s Guide to Next Steps, Timing, and Delivery

  For equipment dealers and equipment sales teams, we know you’re focused on running your business and closing deals, not navigating complicated financing. You can have the right equipment, the right pricing, and a customer who’s ready to move forward and still lose the deal. But when financing enters the conversation, it gives customers an […]


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Section 179 Explained

Watch the video to learn more about Section 179, a valuable tax benefit for businesses.

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Anatomy of Equipment Financing

Discover the First Western Equipment Finance difference. We take the pain out of equipment financing.

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First Western Equipment Finance Advantage

First Western Equipment Finance provides equipment finance solutions that create long-term relationships. Over 70 percent of our customers are repeat customers!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access my account information online?

Can I access my account information online?

At this time we do not offer online access to account information, however we do offer the option to make online payments and submit document requests via our customer portal.

Insurance

Insurance

When does the insurance certificate need to be in to First Western Equipment Finance?

We prefer that the certificate be sent in with all other documents sent to the account manager. If that isn’t possible, as soon as possible thereafter, to make sure that customers are protected from loss or damage.

Will First Western Equipment Finance contact the agent?

We will follow-up with the agent to obtain the correct documents, but the customer must make an initial contact with their agent to add the equipment to their policy.

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What types of financing does First Western Equipment Finance offer?

What types of financing does First Western Equipment Finance offer?

First Western Equipment Finance offers a large variety of financing options. We offer EFAs (equipment finance agreements), purchase-option leases, and municipal leases. We also offer flexible terms, such as seasonal and deferred payment options.

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