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Frequently Asked Aircraft Loan Questions

Some of the most Frequently Asked Questions presented by our customers are listed here for your convenience in finding quick answers to common questions. If we have not covered your specific question, please feel free to contact us directly at loans@aircraftloanlocator.com.

1. What type of aircraft can I finance or refinance?
2. Can I finance a Helicopter?
3. Does your financing program include experimental aircraft?
4. Can I obtain a loan for a corporation, LLC, or for lease-back?
5. How long will it take to find out if I am approved of an aircraft loan?
6. If I am approved, how long will I remain qualified?
7. Is the purchase of an airplane tax deductible?
8. Is an appraisal of the aircraft I wish to finance required?
9. Can the sales tax on an aircraft purchase be financed?
10. Can I get an aircraft loan to improve or upgrade my existing aircraft?
11. Am I required to have insurance coverage at the time of acceptance of the loan?

1. What type of aircraft can I finance or refinance?
We have the ability to locate financing and refinancing for any factory production aircraft built on or before 1970.

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2. Can I finance a Helicopter?
Yes, financing of helicopters is a loan option, meeting the same criteria as other aircraft.

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3. Does your financing program include experimental aircraft?
Unfortunately, at this time financing for experimental, home-built, antique, kit built, military surplus and ultralight aircraft is not part of our financing availability.

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4. Can I obtain a loan for a corporation, LLC, or for lease-back?
Loans made to a corporation, LLC, or for lease-back are acceptable, but they are still made based on the individual’s credit history and will require a personal guarantee.

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5. How long will it take to find out if I am approved of an aircraft loan?
Within 24 hours from the time of submission and receipt by the lender your loan will be decisioned.

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6. If I am approved, how long will I remain qualified?
Your qualification will remain valid for up to 60 days from the time of approval.

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7. Is the purchase of an airplane tax deductible?
There are definitely times when an aircraft purchase is tax deductible; however, we strongly recommend that you contact your tax advisor and or accountant to review your personal tax status situation.

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8. Is an appraisal of the aircraft I wish to finance required?
In some cases a loan officer will require an appraisal of the aircraft prior to making a dollar value call on the loan depending on the loan size and aircraft type you wish to purchase. On other occasions it will only be necessary to provide a description of your aircraft including any special equipment, engine and airframe time along with the avionics to the lender for decision.

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9. Can the sales tax on an aircraft purchase be financed?
In most cases, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to pay for sales and usage fees.

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10. Can I get an aircraft loan to improve or upgrade my existing aircraft?
Yes, we offer aircraft improvement loans for overhauls and upgrades to your existing aircraft.

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11. Am I required to have insurance coverage at the time of acceptance of the loan?
You will be required to maintain full ground and flight insurance as well as “Breach of Warranty Insurance” for the amount of the aircraft loan. Your chosen lender will be named as the “loss payee” on the title and will be protected by a “lien holder’s endorsement.”

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