Economic Changes: Why Discipline Matters in Aircraft Lending
Mike Smith highlights the importance of disciplined lending practices amid new tariff-driven economic changes. Maintaining consistent underwriting and proper loan structure helps navigate market uncertainties.
2025 Economic Outlook: Buckle Up for Market Volatility
2025 is shaping up to be a volatile year for aircraft financing, with shifting interest rates, inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainties. Mike Smith shares how these trends may impact the aviation market and what to expect in the months ahead.
2025 Interest Rates: The Knowns and Unknowns
Whether or not the U.S. Federal Reserve should make further interest rate cuts depends on critical economic data. Herein, Mike Smith cites “knowns and unknowns” as key factors in the Fed’s decisions.
Aircraft Finance Trends: Insights for the New Year
The new year brings fresh insights into aircraft finance trends for 2025. Explore how interest rates and a healthy economy impact financing options for private jets.
Season of Gratitude: Aircraft Finance Market Insights & Trends
Explore how interest rate normalization, market resilience and industry innovation are shaping aircraft finance as we head into 2025.
What the Fed? Mike Smith Reviews Aircraft Finance Rates
Buying a jet? Now’s the time to starting the application process to secure your financing before year-end. Mike Smith shares the impact of recent Federal Reserve rate changes, noting that aircraft finance rates may remain elevated into 2025.
Will the Lower Interest Rates Affect Aircraft Loans?
Discover how recent federal rate cuts may impact aircraft loan rates and why not all rates drop equally. Learn what this means for financing decisions.