First Bank Chicago

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Company Info

633 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Patrick Tatarek

Primary Contact
(847) 653-1874
[email protected]

Michael Trimble

Alternate Contact
(847) 562-1092
[email protected]
First Bank Chicago is a:
Last Update: 02/27/2025

Core Business Focus

Privately-held bank with over $2B in assets. Known for great rates and quick turnaround time.

Company Type

Bank

Type of Funding Source/Buyer

Lender

Annual Volume Funded

100-250 Million

Credit Criteria

  • Investment Grade
  • Middle Market
  • Near Investment Grade

Transaction Size

Highest

Average

Lowest

$35,000,000.00

$500,000.00

$100,000.00

Lease Terms

Longest

Average

Shortest

84

36

12

Lease Structures

  • Debt

Originates Paper?

No

Syndicates/Sells Paper?

No

Equipment Types We WILL Finance

  • Automobile
  • Broadcast / Video
  • Buses
  • Cable / Communications
  • Construction
  • Emergency Vehicles
  • Furniture / Fixtures
  • Graphic Arts
  • Intermodal
  • Machine Tool
  • Material Handling
  • Medical
  • Oil and Gas
  • Packaging / Plastics
  • Recreation / Fitness
  • Renewable Energy
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Trucks and Trailers
  • Utility
  • Waste Removal

Equipment Types We WILL NOT Finance

  • Agricultural
  • Aircraft
  • Gaming
  • Laundry / Drycleaning
  • Marine
  • Mining
  • Modular Buildings
  • Project Finance
  • Rail
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant

Industry Financing Preferences

C&I, Insurance Companies, Hospitals, Municipalities, Universities, Non-Profits.

Accepts Soft Assets?

Yes - term permitting.

Lessor/ Broker Requirements

Audited financial statements; credit and trade references; been in business for at least 5 years.

ELFA Business Councils

Bank

Start of the Fiscal Year

January