Go or Stop? Why Experienced Lenders Stay Ready Either Way

Fresh off a successful and well-attended NBAA Regional Forum at White Plains, I’ve been reflecting on our industry—and the economy.

With shifting tariff policies and global uncertainty, aircraft buyers still face a simple choice: Either “go” or “stop.”

• “Go” means proceeding with the purchase and adjusting to economic conditions as they arise.
  
  
• “Stop” means pausing until there’s more certainty.

While walking around the Forum, I asked several peers where they saw the market heading. Not surprisingly, opinions fell into both camps. And both perspectives are valid.

Prepared Leanders are Ready to Finance, Regardless of Timing

At Scope, we’re here to support buyers who are ready to move forward, regardless of market volatility.  And we’re able to do so by being pragmatic in how we look at underwriting and loan funding.

We take time to understand our clients’ businesses and structure deals that meet their needs, even during uncertainty.

A bank can be pragmatic and steady-handed in how it funds aircraft loans. Especially when it has a strong understanding of the bigger picture and maintains a longer-term view. Most of the fully-dedicated aircraft financing organizations in our industry that have been around for a while share this approach.

In our case, we’ve been around for 50 years and have consistently provided financing solutions through both strong markets and more challenging times.

So, when you’re ready to “go” and financing is a part of the plan, be sure to work with an experienced, aircraft-knowledgeable lender. They’ll help you navigate the process and reach your goals, despite economic twists and turns.

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