The 21-Day Aircraft Market

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February 2026  |  Aviation Finance The aircraft market changed. Your financing approach didn’t. That’s why you’re competing for what’s left instead of what’s best.   A Market That Doesn’t Wait The preowned business aircraft market has undergone a structural transformation that many buyers haven’t fully internalized. Inventory levels have compressed to approximately 6.5% of the […]

The Residual Value Bet

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February 2026  |  Aviation Finance Your lender assumes your aircraft will be worth 40% of purchase price at lease end. The actual secondary market says 55-60%. Guess who pockets the difference?   The Hidden Tax on Expertise Gaps Every aircraft financing transaction involves a fundamental question: what will this asset be worth at the end […]

A Great Week in Houston: FNCC at the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Our team had the privilege of being on the ground at Memorial Park Golf Course for the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open — and what a week it was. Gary Woodland delivered a historic performance, finishing at 21-under for the lowest 72-hole score in tournament history and his first PGA TOUR win since 2019. TCH […]

First National Capital Corporation Announces Sponsorship of the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Irvine-Based Commercial Finance Leader Joins Community Effort to Support Texas Children’s Hospital IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), one of America’s leading private credit CapEx and project financing companies, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open, the PGA TOUR event taking […]

Your Bank Is Costing You Multiple Points at Exit

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The Hidden Math of Financing Delays—and Why the “Cheapest” Capital Is Often the Most Expensive Here’s a question almost no operating partner asks when comparing equipment financing options: What does waiting cost? The conversation always centers on rate. Basis points. Fees. Total cost of capital calculated to the second decimal. These metrics are easy to […]

First National Capital Corporation Closes $20 Million Equipment Finance Facility for Major Agribusiness Expansion

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IRVINE, Calif., (January 19, 2026) — First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service provider of equipment financing and project finance solutions, closed a $20 million equipment finance facility for a leading agribusiness company to support the expansion of its processing facility and significantly increase production capacity. The financing supported the completion of the largest single-site […]

First National Capital Closes $56MM Equipment Financing Facility for Energy and Mining Company

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First National Capital, a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, closed a $56 million equipment financing facility for a privately held U.S.-based energy and mining company to refinance existing senior debt and enhance liquidity. The transaction provided a complete capital solution by paying off a higher-cost note and the remaining funds for liquidity. This […]

First National Capital Celebrates Successful ESOP Termination with Initial $30.7 Million Employee Payout

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IRVINE, Calif., (July 29, 2025) — First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, today announced the successful termination of its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) effective December 31, 2024, marking a significant milestone after nine prosperous years. During this period, share values for ESOP participants increased by an exceptional […]

Construction Benefits: Building Advantage Through OBBB Tax Strategy

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Construction’s Tax Renaissance: Multi-Faceted Benefits for Industry Growth The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers unprecedented opportunities for construction companies through multiple channels: immediate depreciation on equipment and vehicles, enhanced business interest deductibility for project financing, and lucrative opportunities to capitalize on clients’ Qualified Production Property (QPP) benefits. For construction enterprises ranging from specialty contractors […]