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| | founder = Brad Harmon | | | founder = Brad Harmon |
| | location = {{flagicon|US}} [[City:=Walnut Creek|[[Directory:Walnut Creek, California|Walnut Creek]]]], [[State_Name:=California|[[Directory:California|California]]]], [[Country_Name:=United States|[[Directory:United States|USA]]]] | | | location = {{flagicon|US}} [[City:=Walnut Creek|[[Directory:Walnut Creek, California|Walnut Creek]]]], [[State_Name:=California|[[Directory:California|California]]]], [[Country_Name:=United States|[[Directory:United States|USA]]]] |
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− | | contact = [[Address:=3050 Citrus Circle Suite 222]]<br>Walnut Creek, [[State_Code:=CA]] [[Zip:=94598]]<br>[[Phone:=800-604-4817]]<br>[[Web:=www.firststarcapital.com|[http://www.firststarcapital.com First Star Capital website]]] | + | | contact = [[Address:=1550 Parkside Drive, Suite 240]]<br>Walnut Creek, [[State_Code:=CA]] [[Zip:=94596]]<br>[[Phone:=800-604-4817]]<br>[[Web:=www.firststarcapital.com|[http://www.firststarcapital.com First Star Capital website]]] |
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| == About First Star Capital== | | == About First Star Capital== |
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| + | 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). |
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| + | 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. |
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| + | ==Programs== |
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| + | First Star Capital offers a wide variety of financing products to assist our customers in determining the best option when acquiring equipment. We also offer custom payment plans which we have deemed our "flexible finance" options. When planning an equipment lease, it is important to decide what options fit best with your company. |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_flexible.html Flexible Financing Programs] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_endofterm.html End of Term Options] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_paymentplans.html Payment Plans] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_special.html Special Programs] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_structures.html Lease Structures] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_mortgages.html Commercial Mortgages] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_technology.html Technology Rotation Lease] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/programs_canada.html Canadian Customers] |
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| ==Industries Served== | | ==Industries Served== |
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| + | First Star Capital is a proven national leader in equipment financing. We have satisfied clients from a variety of industries. Please refer to the following information from our website on some of the key sectors which we have been involved with: |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/agriculture.html Agricultural Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/analytical.html Analytical & Laboratory Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/audio.html Audio Production Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/auto.html Automotive Equipment Financing for Body & Repair Shops and Dealerships] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/beauty.html Beauty and Aesthetic Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/biodiesel.html Biodiesel Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/bowling.html Bowling Center Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/chiropractors.html Chiropractic Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/churches.html Church Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/collections.html Collections Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/communications.html Communications Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/computers.html Computer and Software Financing] |
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− | • Agriculture
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/construction.html Construction Equipment Financing] |
− | • Analytical & Labs
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− | • Audio Production
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− | • Automotive
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− | • Beauty
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− | • Biodiesel
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− | • Bowling Centers
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− | • Chiropractors
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− | • Churches
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− | • Collections
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− | • Communications
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− | • Computers
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− | • Construction
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− | • Direct Mail
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− | • Dry Cleaning
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− | • Engraving
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− | • Environmental
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− | • Film Production
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− | • Food Processing
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− | • Gas Stations
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− | • Glass Manufacturing
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− | • Graphics Arts
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− | • Hotels
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− | • Land Surveying
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− | • Landscaping
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− | • Machine Tools
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− | • Marinas
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− | • Material Handling
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− | • Medical & Dental
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− | • Metalworking
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− | • Municipalities
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− | • Non-Profit
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− | • Packaging
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− | • Photography
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− | • Restaurants
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− | • Solar
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− | • Towing
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− | • Veterinarian
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− | • Video Games
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− | • Waste Management
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− | • Woodworking
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/directmail.html Direct Mail Equipment Financing] |
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− | '''Credit Quality:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/drycleaning.html Dry Cleaning and Laundry Equipment Financing] |
− | Investment Grade or Equivalent,
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− | Near Investment Grade,
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− | "A" Quality,
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− | "B" Quality,
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− | "C" Quality (structuring required),
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− | Start-ups (dealer programs only)
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− | '''Scope of Geographic Activity:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/engraving.html Engraving Equipment Financing] |
− | National
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− | ==Equipment Leasing and Financing Markets==
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/environmental.html Environmental Equipment Financing] |
− | 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. [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/ Equipment leasing and financing markets] served include the following twelve primary sectors:
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Automotive_and_Diagnostic_Equipment_Financing Automotive and Diagnostic Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/film.html Film Production Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Business_Vehicle_Financing Business Vehicle Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/food.html Food Processing Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Forestry_and_Agricultural_Equipment_Financing Forestry and Agricultural Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/gasstations2.html Gas Station Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Health_and_Medical_Equipment_Financing Health and Medical Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/glass.html Glass Manufacturing Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Industrial_Equipment_Financing Industrial Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/graphicarts.html Graphics Art Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Manufacturing_Equipment_Financing Manufacturing Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/hotels.html Hotel Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Office_Equipment_Financing Office Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/land.html Land Surveying Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Printing_and_Packaging_Equipment_Financing Printing and Packaging Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/landscaping.html Landscaping Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Technology_Equipment_and_Software_Financing Technology Equipment and Software Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/machinetools.html Machine Tool Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Retail_and_C_Store_Equipment_Financing Retail and C-Store Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/marinas.html Marina Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/Food_Service_Equipment_Financing Food Service Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/material.html Material Handling Equipment Financing] |
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− | [http://www.crestcapital.com/Catalog/General_Equipment_Financing General Equipment Financing] | + | [http://firststarcapital.com/medicaldental.html Medical & Dental Equipment Financing] |
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− | ==Equipment Lease and Loan Process==
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/metalworking.html Metalworking Equipment Financing] |
− | 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.
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− | 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.
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− | '''Step 1:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/municipalities.html Municipality Equipment Financing] |
− | Find the equipment you desire and negotiate a price with the Equipment Dealer of your choice.
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− | '''Step 2:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/nonprofit.html Non-Profit Equipment Financing] |
− | Submit a short one-page [https://www.crestcapital.com/Primary/Application/OAStep1.aspx equipment finance application] to Crest Capital via fax or online for a speedy approval.
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− | '''Step 3:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/packaging.html Packaging Equipment Financing] |
− | Upon approval of your application, Crest Capital sends your loan or lease documents for you to sign and return.
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− | '''Step 4:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/photography.html Photography Equipment Financing] |
− | Once Crest Capital receives your documents, a purchase order is sent to the Equipment Dealer to deliver the equipment to you.
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− | '''Step 5:'''
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/restaurants.html Restaurant Equipment Financing] |
− | 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.
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− | Crest Capital offers no obligation Quotes with a free online [http://www.crestcapital.com/equipment_lease_calculator Equipment Lease Calculator] to compute various lease structures from 2 to 6 years in length.
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/solar.html Solar Equipment Financing] |
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− | ==Management Team==
| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/towing.html Towing Equipment Financing] |
− | 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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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/veterinarian.html Veterinarian Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/videogames.html Video Games Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/wastemanagement.html Waste Management Equipment Financing] |
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| + | [http://firststarcapital.com/woodworking.html Woodworking Equipment Financing] |
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| + | First Star helps [http://firststarcapital.com/equipmentvendors.html equipment vendors] close more sales. We can offer your customers a variety of payment options. These options will ensure that your invoices are paid promptly. First Star is known for its long term partnerships and "win-win" approach to business. |
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| + | Statistics tell us that the vast majority of your clients finance their equipment purchases. Whether they turn to a bank, a lease, or secure an alternative funding source, your clients are interested in learning about financing options for your equipment. Therefore, addressing these financing needs early and often in your sales process eliminates one obstacle to close a sale. |
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− | [http://www.Section179.org Section 179 Deductions] provides information for Small Businesses financing equipment in the United States.
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| ==External Links== | | ==External Links== |
− | *[[Web:=http://www.crestcapital.com|[http://www.crestcapital.com crestcapital.com]]] | + | *[[Web:=http://www.firststarcapital.com|[http://www.firststarcapital.com www.firststarcapital.com]]] |
− | *[[Web:=http://www.equipmentfinance.net|[http://www.equipmentfinance.net equipmentfinance.net]]]
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− | [[Category:Atlanta Area Business]] | + | [[Category:California Area Business]] |
− | [[Category:Georgia Area Business]]
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| [[Category:Equipment Leasing]] | | [[Category:Equipment Leasing]] |
| [[Category:Equipment Financing]] | | [[Category:Equipment Financing]] |