Directory:First Star Capital
| First Star Capital | |
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| Slogan | Tomorrow's Growth Today |
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| Type | Commercial Lender |
| Founded | |
| Founder | Brad Harmon |
| Headquarters | Template:Country data US [[City:=Walnut Creek|Walnut Creek]], [[State_Name:=California|California]], [[Country_Name:=United States|USA]] |
| Industry | [[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Equipment Leasing|Equipment Leasing]] |
| Parent | http://www.allegiant-partners.com |
| Contact | 3050 Citrus Circle Suite 222 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 800-604-4817 [http://www.firststarcapital.com First Star Capital website] |
| Reference | {{{reference}}} |
First Star Capital Capital is a commercial lender offering equipment leasing and equipment financing solutions for many types of industries nationwide. First Star Capital is a direct lender with the ability to quickly and efficiently fund new financing requests between $10,000 and $10,000,000. We have a substantial asset base on our balance sheet which allows us to offer some of the most comprehensive and competitive equipment financing programs in the industry.
About First Star Capital
First Star Capital is a BBB (Better Business Bureau) Accredited Business. The BBB adheres to the highest standards of professional conduct and this accreditation means that we are part of an elite group with a proven track record for being honest, dependable and responsive. First Star is also a proud member of two prominent industry associations; the UAEL (United Association of Equipment Lessors) and the NAELB (National Association of Equipment Leasing Brokers).
Brad Harmon, President of First Star Capital, is a Certified Lease Professional. The CLP designation is only given to those individuals that have demonstrated success in the leasing industry for a minimum of five years and have completed a thorough training program covering 16 subjects and have passed the most rigid test in the industry. To put it in perspective, the equipment lease and finance industry accounts for nearly $600 billion in annual capital equipment expenditure - almost a third of all commercial equipment investment. Eight out of 10 U.S. companies lease and finance all or some of their equipment. There are roughly 4,000 - 5,000 leasing firms in the U.S but there are only less than 250 CLP’s.
Industries Served
Our clients include businesses from a range of industries throughout the country.
• Agriculture • Analytical & Labs • Audio Production • Automotive • Beauty • Biodiesel • Bowling Centers • Chiropractors • Churches • Collections • Communications • Computers • Construction • Direct Mail • Dry Cleaning • Engraving • Environmental • Film Production • Food Processing • Gas Stations • Glass Manufacturing • Graphics Arts • Hotels • Land Surveying • Landscaping • Machine Tools • Marinas • Material Handling • Medical & Dental • Metalworking • Municipalities • Non-Profit • Packaging • Photography • Restaurants • Solar • Towing • Veterinarian • Video Games • Waste Management • Woodworking
Credit Quality:
Investment Grade or Equivalent,
Near Investment Grade,
"A" Quality,
"B" Quality,
"C" Quality (structuring required),
Start-ups (dealer programs only)
Scope of Geographic Activity: National
Equipment Leasing and Financing Markets
As an independent equipment financing and leasing company, Crest Capital is not controlled by an equipment manufacturer, enabling Crest to provide equipment financing services to a broad array of clients at better rates. Equipment leasing and financing markets served include the following twelve primary sectors:
Automotive and Diagnostic Equipment Financing
Forestry and Agricultural Equipment Financing
Health and Medical Equipment Financing
Industrial Equipment Financing
Manufacturing Equipment Financing
Printing and Packaging Equipment Financing
Technology Equipment and Software Financing
Retail and C-Store Equipment Financing
Food Service Equipment Financing
Equipment Lease and Loan Process
Crest Capital is committed to ensuring each client’s equipment lease or loan transaction is simple, quick, and hassle-free. Crest offers a dedicated account executive who is devoted to making the equipment lease or loan process go smoothly from application to delivery to end of term. For equipment leases or loans up to $150,000, businesses can apply quickly and easily by completing a simple one-page application without the hassle of gathering financial statements or tax returns.
Step 1: Find the equipment you desire and negotiate a price with the Equipment Dealer of your choice.
Step 2: Submit a short one-page equipment finance application to Crest Capital via fax or online for a speedy approval.
Step 3: Upon approval of your application, Crest Capital sends your loan or lease documents for you to sign and return.
Step 4: Once Crest Capital receives your documents, a purchase order is sent to the Equipment Dealer to deliver the equipment to you.
Step 5: You will receive a verification call from Crest Capital confirming you have received the equipment in good working condition, and meets your satisfaction. At that time, Crest Capital funds the Equipment Dealer. Your monthly payments generally begin approx 30 days after the delivery of your equipment.
Crest Capital offers no obligation Quotes with a free online Equipment Lease Calculator to compute various lease structures from 2 to 6 years in length.
Management Team
One of the strongest, most tenured Senior Management teams in the equipment finance industry, Crest Capital is comprised of seasoned professionals from the equipment financing industry as well as the banking community. Crest has spent years streamlining the equipment financing process through technology and development of lease and loan products that make the experience easier and faster. The company’s management takes pride in being accessible, providing clients direct access to decision-makers, providing a Personal Touch to each and every client.
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References
Section 179 Deductions provides information for Small Businesses financing equipment in the United States.
External Links
- [http://www.crestcapital.com crestcapital.com]
- [http://www.equipmentfinance.net equipmentfinance.net]
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