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Welcome to American Equipment Leasing dba AEL Business Finance

Since 2003, American Equipment Leasing, Inc., doing business as AEL Business Finance, has been helping businesses across the United States secure funding for equipment and other business financing needs. While our primary focus has always been on supporting small business owners, we proudly serve companies of all sizes—united by one mission: to provide financing solutions that make a real impact.

Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, AEL is a privately owned business that has arranged approximately $400 million in financing nationwide. At AEL Business Finance, many of our accomplishments over the years come down to one simple philosophy: keep it straightforward and always do the right thing, the right way. We focus on staying flexible and delivering personalized service—it’s how we set ourselves apart. Balancing speed with tailored attention isn’t always easy, but we work hard to ensure each client receives the responsiveness and care they deserve.

We invite you to discover how AEL Business Finance can help support your business goals. Thank you for visiting our website—please take a moment to explore and learn more about our financing solutions. If you have any questions we can reached at 864-288-9001 or email us at finance@aelbf.com

Vendor Finance Programs

With AEL Business Finance, you have a strategic business partner

In addition to direct financing, AEL Business Finance offers consulting, management, and financial services tailored specifically for equipment manufacturers and dealers—our “Vendor Partners.” Think of it as having your own Virtual Finance Office without the overhead.

For vendors who see the value in offering financing as a value-added service but prefer to outsource, AEL provides the ideal solution. You gain access to a team of experienced finance professionals and over 20 years of banking and industry expertise—without the need to hire, train, or manage an in-house finance department.

Partnering with AEL enables you to respond quickly to your customers’ financing needs, make your equipment more accessible and affordable, and ultimately stand out in a competitive marketplace.

Our Core Values & MISSION STATEMENT

Every interaction we have is an opportunity to build something meaningful together. At AEL Business Finance, we work hard to earn your business—and even harder to maintain your trust. Helping you secure the capital needed to acquire the equipment that drives your success is at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to serve the business community with purpose and dedication—continually striving to be a valuable and trusted partner in your growth.

  • Perform with Integrity >>> do the right thing in the right way
  • Strive to be of greater value >>> have purpose in making someone else's life better
  • Make team work a fine art >>> working together is better than working alone
  • Make respect a virtue >>> one of the building blocks for every valued relationship