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Financing Tips

At Scope, we quarterback your transaction, so that it moves swiftly and smoothly to closing. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you prepare to enter the aircraft marketplace and go through the many facets of the financing process.
  • Contact an experienced lender that specializes in financing aircraft. Here at Scope, we will take you through the financing process with speed and confidence. Scope can also point you in the right direction for insurance, tax treatment, valuation, dealers, maintenance, escrow agents, title services, etc.
  • Find a lender that will customize your loan to meet your specific needs and is not tied to an inflexible program.
  • Ask your lender to provide you with a desktop appraisal of the aircraft you are planning to finance.
  • Evaluate all costs associated with your loan, including closing fee, documentation fee, pre-payment penalty, and interest rate.
  • Do not accept a loan amortization period that results in your loan amount exceeding the resale value after just a few short years. Ask your lender to provide you with the historical depreciation pattern for your aircraft make and model.
  • Before you buy, consult with legal and accounting professionals to make sure your ownership and financing structure minimize taxes (sales, income, property, franchise) and liability.
  • Make sure your lender will keep and service the loan. At Scope, you retain the same relationship officer through the closing and the life of the loan.
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