Day-one loan-to-value is a snapshot. Lenders set it from the aircraft, how it will be flown, and the borrower’s credit profile, and then the loan sits on the books for three to ten years while the aircraft’s value moves underneath it.
In an AvBuyer article from August 17, 2026 on what lenders weigh and how to prepare, Steve Altman, Director of Originations and Asset Management at JSSI Aviation Capital, shares his take alongside other industry professionals, including how an asset-based lender can use maintenance and model-level knowledge to assign value deeper into an aircraft’s life. His advice to anyone shopping: get a lender’s view early, because financeability can change which aircraft you buy.
Read the full article on AvBuyer.
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JSSI Aviation Capital (JAC) provides flexible, asset-based financing solutions to owners and operators of business aircraft. JAC’s critical difference in lending is its ability to harness JSSI’s deep understanding of the aircraft maintenance life cycle and asset values to structure financing. Whether you’re navigating a straightforward acquisition or a complex cross-border transaction, connect with our team to learn more.
