California First Leasing (OTCMKTS:CFNB) is a California-based non-bank financial services firm specializing in commercial equipment leasing and financing solutions. The company provides customized lease agreements designed to help small and mid-sized businesses acquire essential capital equipment without the burden of outright purchase. With a focus on flexibility and speed, California First Leasing structures transactions that span a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, information technology and healthcare.
Its core offerings include operating leases, capital leases, sale-leaseback arrangements and lease portfolio management. The firm supports clients through all phases of the lease lifecycle, from credit analysis and documentation to asset remarketing and end-of-term options. In addition to direct leasing activities, California First Leasing offers equipment appraisal services and advisory support, helping businesses optimize asset utilization and preserve working capital for growth initiatives.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company primarily serves industries across the Western United States, with a regional footprint that extends into Arizona, Nevada and Oregon. California First Leasing maintains strategic partnerships with equipment dealers, manufacturers and financial intermediaries to deliver localized service and quick turnaround times. Its client base ranges from family-owned enterprises to rapidly expanding regional chains seeking seamless financing for new locations or fleet upgrades.
Founded in the mid-1980s, California First Leasing has grown through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions of niche leasing portfolios. The leadership team is led by President and Chief Executive Officer John A. Dickson, whose tenure has been marked by investment in digital underwriting tools and enhanced customer service platforms. Under his guidance, the company continues to refine its risk management practices and expand its product suite to address evolving capital-equipment needs in today’s economy.
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