Whether you are a business executive looking to invest in new equipment or a vendor seeking financing options for your clients, you can leverage flexible financing through First American to achieve your goals.
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Leasing & Financing Overview
Leasing & Financing Overview Leasing & Financing Overview
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Equipment Financing Equipment Financing
Discover how we can help streamline your capital projects through our equipment financing solutions.
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Vendor Financing Vendor Financing
Integrated vendor financing programs—designed to simplify your customers' purchasing experience. Explore how our vendor programs can help you sell more, faster.
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Commercial Cards
Commercial Cards Commercial Cards
Transform the way you manage expenses and close your books faster with the City National Visa Commercial Card program presented by First American.
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Leasing & Financing Overview
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Industries Industry Specialization
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About About Us
Tap into the strength and expertise of one of the largest equipment finance companies in the U.S.
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Meet Your Team
First American is comprised of experienced finance professionals who are committed to providing an exceptional client experience.
Phil
Palermo
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Phil works with Southern schools to develop customized financing solutions for campus projects.
Phil’s mission is to serve the education community by providing colleges and universities with funding solutions to tackle strategic campus projects. He believes there is nothing more important than a quality education and enjoys helping schools enhance their offerings in order to recruit the best students.
He started working at First American in 2013. He is involved with many company-wide initiaives and was previously awarded Breakthrough Performer of the Year.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"Phil Palermo was great to work with on all of the projects that we have financed with FAEF. He is very responsive to emails and phone calls. It is a pleasure to work with him."
VP of Finance
Regional University in TX
"Phil is top-notch, always available and quick with an answer."
VP of Business & Finance
Liberal Arts College in GA
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MORE ABOUT PHIL
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Selling and Sales Management from Purdue University
Outside of Work:
He runs the VLP SMILE Scholarship that his family set up in honor of his sister. In 10 years, they have donated more than $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.
Phil Palermo
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Phil works with Southern schools to develop customized financing solutions for campus projects.
Phil’s mission is to serve the education community by providing colleges and universities with funding solutions to tackle strategic campus projects. He believes there is nothing more important than a quality education and enjoys helping schools enhance their offerings in order to recruit the best students.
He started working at First American in 2013. He is involved with many company-wide initiaives and was previously awarded Breakthrough Performer of the Year.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY...
"Phil Palermo was great to work with on all of the projects that we have financed with FAEF. He is very responsive to emails and phone calls. It is a pleasure to work with him."
VP of Finance, Regional University in TX
"Phil is top-notch, always available and quick with an answer."
VP of Business & Finance
Liberal Arts College in GA
MORE ABOUT PHIL
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Selling and Sales Management from Purdue University
Outside of Work:
He runs the VLP SMILE Scholarship that his family set up in honor of his sister. In 10 years, they have donated more than $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.