Aircraft Loan Rates & Qualification

Find Your Best Aircraft Loan Rate

Answer four questions. We match you to the right loan structure, show current rates, and surface options you might not have considered.

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Goal
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Aircraft
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Credit
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Details
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Are you purchasing an aircraft or refinancing one you already own?
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What type of aircraft are you financing?
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What is the approximate purchase price?
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How would you describe your credit profile?
Your Best Match

Based on your answers, here is the loan structure that fits your situation.

How It Works

What to Expect When You Apply

FLYING Finance is a brokerage, not a bank. We match your file to the right lender for your aircraft type, credit profile, and intended use. Here is the process from first contact to funded loan.

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Submit your aircraft specification
4 minutes. No credit pull. Tell us the aircraft you are targeting and your contact information. This is not an application — it is a starting point.
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Soft-pull pre-qualification in 2 business days
No credit impact. We review your profile and come back with a real rate range and a clear picture of where you stand. We call you to walk through it.
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Documentation assembly
Typically 2 years of tax returns, a personal financial statement, and the aircraft spec sheet. LLC purchase adds the operating agreement. We send you a complete checklist.
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Strategic lender placement
We do not blast your application. We match your file to the right lender for your aircraft and profile, then submit once. Most commitments arrive in 5-7 business days.
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Close in 10 days or less
Title search, lien check, and wire. Most transactions close in under two weeks from commitment. We coordinate the closing with your A&P, title company, and escrow agent.
Soft pull only — ever
Pre-qualification never impacts your credit score. A hard pull only happens when you authorize a formal application to a specific lender — and we tell you before it happens.
What documents will I need?
For most borrowers: 2 years personal tax returns, a personal financial statement (assets, liabilities, income), and the aircraft spec sheet. Business aircraft purchases add 2 years business returns. LLC purchases add the operating agreement. We send you a tailored checklist after pre-qualification.
Does a pre-buy inspection affect my loan?
Yes — and it protects you. Lenders require an airworthiness inspection before funding. We coordinate with your A&P. A clean pre-buy strengthens your file; one that surfaces issues early protects you from a bad purchase.
Can I use an LLC to purchase the aircraft?
Yes. A single-purpose LLC owned by an individual is rate-neutral with most lenders. If the LLC is owned by another entity — an operating company, holding company, or trust — the lender pool shrinks and a small rate notch-up may apply. Read our full LLC guide before structuring your purchase.
How does DTI work for aircraft loans?
Aviation lenders include the proposed aircraft payment in your debt-to-income calculation the same way any lender would — no multiplier or reserve requirement. Strong liquidity can offset a tighter DTI in many cases.
Full Rate & Product Comparison

All FLYING Finance Loan Programs

Current starting rates across all loan programs. Rates index to the 5-Year U.S. Treasury yield and update automatically. Your actual rate depends on credit profile, aircraft type, loan amount, down payment, and documentation.

Loan Program Rate From Down Term LTV Notes Save
Certified Piston
Most Popular
15–20%20 yr85%Deepest lender pool. New and used. All certified single-engine types.Apply →
Turboprop & Jet15–20%20 yr85%Engine program required for jets. PC-12, TBM, King Air. Low-doc at 780+ with liquidity.Apply →
EAB / Experimental15–20%20 yr85%Lender matching by aircraft type. Premium rate for Van's, XCub, Sling TSi.Apply →
Light Sport / MOSAIC15–20%20 yr85%MOSAIC rule effective July 24, 2026. Growing lender pool.Apply →
Twin-Engine Piston15–20%20 yr85%Like certified single with additional logbook scrutiny on both engines. DA62 treated as certified piston.Apply →
Warbird & Vintage20%15 yr80%Post-1966. No radial engines. Complete logbooks required. Banterra: 20% down, 15yr max.Apply →
Leaseback & Flight Club
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 + 50bps20–25%10–15 yr75%Term depends on utilization. Lender appetite varies through the year. Scope for premium types.Quote →
Flight School & Fleet
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 + 50bps20–25%10–15 yr75%SBA 7(a) available for qualifying operators. CH Brown 5yr/10yr amortization.Quote →
Cash-Out & Upgrade Refi
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Asset class rateAsset class75%Up to 75% LTV cash out. Avionics and engine upgrade on pro forma appraisal.Calculate →
Business Part 9115–20%20 yr85%Business entity, documented use. 80–85% LTV up to 20 years.Apply →
Part 135 / Charter
Consultative
Case by case20%5yr/7–12yr amort50%Private + charter: standard terms. Full charter: 50% LTV max, $250K min, 400hr/yr limit.Contact →
Canadian Aircraft
Consultative
Case by case20%+10–15 yr75%Canadian banks: 10–15yr. N-number transfer to US registry unlocks standard terms — FAA backlog applies.Contact →

Rates shown are starting rates for well-qualified borrowers at standard LTV and update automatically with the 5-Year U.S. Treasury yield. Actual rate depends on aircraft type, loan amount, credit profile, down payment, and lender. See full rate detail →  |  Market update →

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