• Too many pilots search for the perfect aircraft, and then have it sold out from under them while they are making their financial arrangements. You don't want your dream aircraft to be snuck out from under you by someone else!

• We recommend you get pre-qualified aviation finance in place right now! This is a highly specialised area of financing and they’re aren’t many lenders to choose from so it’s vital you go to a specialist who has as access a range of financiers to market your finance requirements to – let’s keep the players on their toes!

• In most cases aircraft financiers will be able to pre-approve you over the phone in as little as a few hours, or you can apply online. Once you have been pre-approved, you are under no obligation to use the loan; but, it will just be there for you if and when you need it.

• Most lenders require you to have a minimum of 10% to 20% equity in the aircraft with a 2 to 5 year loan however, with an experienced aviation finance specialist you should be able to tailor a loan to your own specific needs. Sometimes where there is a commercial aspect to the purchase of the aircraft you might be able to obtain an ‘interest only loan’ which will have much reduced monthly payments however, at the end of the loan you will have to repay the entire amount borrowed. Any accountant

• Some banks also handle aircraft loans but, take substantial asset control over fixed property; your home for example. Usually these lending institutions are less experienced with aircraft loans and can often cause delays, however this is not always the case.

• Civil Aviation Finance is part of Civil Aviation Insurance Australia’s leading aviation insurance broker and can help you find the best aviation fiancé deals including helping to arrange pre-approved fiancé which is especially helpful at an aircraft auction. Click here to go to the Civil Aviation Insurance & Finance website

• Note: Aircraft Online is sponsored by Civil Aviation Insurance, ‘CAI’ Australia’s leading aviation insurance brokerage. That’s why use of this site is free. But, did you know CAI can also assist you with arranging aviation finance? – they’re expert aircraft finance brokers.
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