Here’s why partnering with Truist for your marine and recreational lending is right for you and your customers.

We're the right lending partner who knows marine and RV lending inside and out—a partner who understands the complexities of financing boats, RVs, and horse trailers. Best of all, Truist has a nationwide footprint. We can meet the financing needs of you and your customers wherever they're located.

Partner with industry experts. Work with knowledgeable and enthusiastic marine and RV lending experts who understand your business and are only a text, email, or phone call away.

Strength and stability for the long haul. As one of America’s best-performing banks, we have a long tradition of helping local businesses succeed.

Loans based on the borrower, not just a credit score. Each customer application is evaluated by a qualified lending officer to help you make more deals happen.

Flexibility and personal service. We’re quick! We’ll help you save time and speed up the delivery process, with most funding occurring in 48 hours or less.

More than lending. Need boat insurance for your clients? Merchant Services for your dealership? Employee benefits? Truist has a full range of commercial products and services to meet your business needs.

Marine and RV lending program highlights

  • Prime lender (700-800+ FICO®)
  • Nationwide lender
  • No book to look minimums
  • Competitive compensation program (reserve)
  • All deals reviewed by a skilled underwriter 
  • More than 125 years combined lending experience with recreational lending
  • Relationships with AppOne and DealerTrack
  • Streamline program for best clients up to $100,000
  • Financing from $10,000 to more than $1,000,000
  • Competitive rates
  • Competitive reserve payment
  • Offer Auto Approval Program (Credit Express)
  • Funding available by email without sending original documents in (not available on triplicate contracts)
  • Financing available nationwide
  • Bureau pulled: Equifax
  • Superior funding times, frequently same day funding
  • Experienced and tenured sales and credit staff with direct line access for when you need them
  • Simple program that makes it easier for you to put deals together
  • Reliable funding source
  • Truist representation at regional and national dealer shows

Interested in becoming a marine or RV dealer with Truist?

Here’s what you will need to apply. 

If in business with same ownership for five (5) years and greater:

  • Completed Truist Dealer Application (with Federal Tax ID Number)
  • Copy of Current Dealer License
  • Completed W-9 – Attached
  • Copy of 1125E with SSN & Income blacked out, or K1 with SSN & Income blacked out, or Operating Agreement if LLC
  • Voided Check for ACH payment
  • Multi-Location Dealer form (if needed) – if more than ten (10) locations please contact your Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM)

If in business less than five (5) years OR new ownership less than five (5) years:

  • All of the above
  • Copy prior 2 years (FYE) Financial Statements for Dealership with Balance and Income
  • Personal Financial Statement of all Owners/Member-Managers/Partners

If in business less than one (1) year OR new ownership less than one (1) year:

  • All of the above
  • Two years personal returns of all Owners/Member-Managers/Partners
  • History of MRV industry experience of Owners, F&I, General Manager, & Sales Manager
  • Floor plan source and committed amount
  • Current Bank lending sources
  • Guaranty of the owners (included in Agreement package if approved)

Get in touch with an expert.

Contact us today to see how Truist can help your business succeed. 

Brian Dalton

Vice President

P: 919.697.5394

Brian.Dalton@Truist.com

DRM for: DC, MD, NC, SC, VA, AR, IA, KS, LA, MO, MS, ND, NE, SD

Jim Luiso

Asst. Vice President

P: 386.675.5005

Jim.Luiso@Truist.com

DRM for: AL, GA, FL

Frank Morgan

Vice President

P: 724.496.0352

Frank.Morgan@Truist.com

DRM for: IN, WV, TN, KY, OH, PA, NJ, CT, DE, IL, MA, ME, MI, MN, NH, NY, RI, VT, WI

Ed Sikes

Vice President

P: 832.265.7466

Ed.Sikes@Truist.com

DRM for: TX, OK, AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY

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