About First Western Equipment Finance

Financing Made Simple

First Western Equipment Finance is a commercial equipment finance company. In business since 1972 and a division of First Western Bank & Trust since 2000, we operate out of our corporate headquarters based in Eden Prairie, MN.

As a direct lender, we maintain and service your transactions throughout the term. Our customer and dealer relationships are nationwide and built on trust, loyalty and an outstanding reputation for fast, friendly service.

Working with us means:

RESPONSIVENESS
First Western is a finance partner that answers the phone and responds diligently to all forms of communication. As a customer, you are always welcome to call and speak to one of our customer service team members.

QUICK FUNDING
We understand how important it is to fund your invoices quickly so you can keep your business moving forward. Our funding operations are onshore and under the same roof, which results in 95% of deals funding same day. Each booked transaction is accompanied by a personalized funding notification.

AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
First Western Equipment Finance is comprised of a large team of seasoned professionals that provide personalized service. The team is knowledgeable about the equipment and the various nuances of the industries they represent.

Common Questions

HOW DO I GET STARTED WITH FIRST WESTERN EQUIPMENT FINANCE?
Fill out our simple credit application. You can fill one out online or work with your dealer to complete an application. Credit decisions are typically made within one business day of receiving the application. Once approved, we will ask you to sign our finance documents and return.

WHAT ARE YOUR CREDIT REQUIREMENTS?
First Western Equipment Finance has actual people that review your credit. Information that they are looking for includes established time in business, personal and/or business credit score, comparable debt, and identifying information.

CAN I ACCESS MY ACCOUNT INFORMATION ONLINE?
First Western Equipment Finance offers a secure online portal with 24/7 access. View your account balance, payment history, year-end tax summary and more when you login in to the portal.