1st SOURCE BANK
Since its founding 50 years ago, 1st Source Bank’s Specialty Finance Group (Monitor Bank 50 ranked No. 20) has funded vehicle fleets as part of a Forbes top ranked (No. 11 in 2026) Bank. In the Aircraft and Construction verticals, the Specialty Finance Group has funded for 40 and 35 continuous years, respectively. Our long-term relationship approach, expertise and commitment to timely, quality service, makes a positive difference for our clients.
For more than 160 years, 1st Source has been committed to our mission of Helping Our Clients Achieve Security, Build Wealth and Realize Their DreamsTM . As a publicly traded bank, with strong capital and reserves, plus a Bauer 5-star rating (highest safety rating), 1st Source Bank also remains a prudent place for clients to maintain deposit accounts.
Company Type: Bank
Trade Associations: ACRA, NBAA, VAI, NVLA, IADA, AED, CLFP, NAFA
Deal Size Range
$50K-$40MM
(Application Only)
Accepts Broker Business?
No
Asset Categories
• Construction equipment and cranes
• Turbine powered aircraft and helicopters
• Vehicle fleets, trucks, trailers, vocational and waste disposal
Credit Quality
• Near Investment Grade
• A
• B
1st Source Bank
100 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-2733

CHRISTOPHER CRAFT
Specialty Finance Group Division President & Chief Operations Officer
(574) 235-2055
craftc@1stsource.com

KIRK BROWNING
Vehicle Fleet Division President
(574) 235-2733
browningk@1stsource.com

CHRIS LEE
Aircraft & Deposit Divisions President
(574) 235-2037
leec@1stsource.com

TOM REILLY
Construction Equipment Financing Division President
(574) 235-2738
reillyt@1stsource.com
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