Stratus Financial Announces New $30 Million Credit Line to Support Growth in Pilot Loan Origination

Infusion provides Stratus with expanded capacity to meet increasing demand

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratus Financial LLC ("Stratus" or the "Company"), a leading provider of financing solutions for student pilots, today announced the successful infusion of a new $30 million credit line to support the continued growth of its loan origination platform. This new funding will enhance Stratus' ability to provide more accessible financial solutions to aspiring pilots seeking commercial flight training.

“We are thrilled to secure this new credit line, which will significantly strengthen our ability to support the growing demand for aviation education funding,” said Anthony Geraci, CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus. “This capital infusion will empower us to help more students pursue their dreams of flight training and contribute to the future of aviation. With this enhanced liquidity, we are well-positioned to expand our offerings and continue providing exceptional service to both students and flight schools.”

“With this new facility, Stratus continues to build an institutional-grade capital structure that supports both resilience and scalability,” said Alan Rios, CIO at Stratus. “This milestone underscores our strategic focus on broadening our capital partnerships, optimizing funding costs, and positioning Stratus for long-term success in private student lending.”

The new credit line further supports Stratus’ mission to deliver flight school financing programs to students across North America. Since its inception in 2020, Stratus has funded close to 800 loans and has established partnerships with more than 260 FAA-chartered flight schools. The company’s strategic focus on super-prime borrowers has set it apart in the consumer finance space.

“We’re excited to see our growth trajectory accelerate with this new capital infusion, which will directly benefit our students and flight school partners,” said Brandon Martini, COO and Co-Founder of Stratus. “With more funding available, we’re able to support the aviation industry's rising demand for skilled pilots, offering flexible financial solutions to help students achieve their flight training goals faster and with greater ease.”

About Stratus Financial

Founded in 2020 by FAA Certified Flight and Ground Instructors, Stratus Financial is a consumer finance platform providing flexible and innovative educational funding solutions to students pursuing aviation education and training. Stratus is committed to supporting the success of both students and flight schools, with specialized programs designed for flight schools. Stratus aims to help aspiring pilots achieve their commercial flight training goals as quickly and efficiently as possible with private and unique loan programs.