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Orion First Financial, LLC

 

Orion First Financial, LLC provides loan and lease account servicing, collection and workout solutions and strategic advisory services to the finance industry. Orion distinguishes its servicing programs through superior delinquency default management. Orion further differentiates itself from other servicing companies by providing investors, banks and other participants in the finance industry the support and intelligence to succeed.

About the Company

Location

Company Name: Orion First Financial, LLC

Address: 5201 Olympic Drive NW #210
PO Box 2149

City: Gig Harbor

State: WA

Zip: 98335

Country: United States

Web Site: http://www.orionfirst.com


Contact Information

Phone: 888-705-8778

Fax: 866-851-8943

Contact 1

Name: David T. Schaefer

Title: President

Phone: 888-705-8778 ext 1002

Fax: 866-851-8943

dtschaefer@orionfirst.com



Business Profile

Business Profile

Type of company: Collections, Credit/Risk Assessment, Outsourcing/Portfolio Management

Year Company Established: 2001

Products / Services Offered: Orion’s comprehensive services includes lease invoicing and payment processing, sales and personal property tax reporting, collections and workout solutions, repossessions and remarketing. Orion also offers expert guidance on credit underwriting, portfolio valuation, credit/loss analysis and due diligence procedures.


Company Executives

Company Executive

Bio:  Mr. Schaefer is the founder and President of Orion which was established in 2001 as a small ticket, loan and lease servicer and advisor. Dave has over thirty years of experience in the finance industry. His experiences include treasury, operations/technology, accounting and portfolio management. He provides advisory services to lenders, lessors and equipment manufacturers regarding portfolio acquisitions, debt placement, lease administration and portfolio management. He has been involved in both prime and sub-prime markets and has significant experience dealing with all aspects of portfolio and collection management. Prior to establishing Orion he was president and a member of the Board of Directors with Financial Pacific Leasing.

Dave is active in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) and currently serves on their Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the United Association of Equipment Lessors now the National Equipment Finance Association. He also chaired the Small Ticket Business Council of the ELFA in 1999 and 2000. He was one of the industry's earlier Certified Leasing Professionals, obtaining his certification in 1996. Dave currently serves on the Gig Harbor YMCA Advisory Board and the Tacoma Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Finance Committee.


Company History

Company History

Association Memberships: ELFA, NAELB, National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) and Community Bankers of Washington (CBW)