Bright Star Financial Limited

Reference number: 712700

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as 9 other names
  • Brightstar
  • Brightstar Mortgage Club
  • Launchpad
  • Private Label
  • Schools-Finance
  • Solstar
  • Solstar Insurance Brokers
  • The Brightstar Group
  • The School Fees Company

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07462342
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 December 2010 (15 years old)
Registered office
7 Woodbrook Crescent, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0EQ, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Activities of mortgage finance companies (SIC 64922)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Robert Paul Jupp Director Jul 1971 13 Jan 2011
William Albert Lloyd-Hayward Secretary Not published 28 Feb 2024

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.

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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 22 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Bright Loans
  • Brightstar Bridging
  • Brightstar Commercial
  • Brightstar Group
  • Brightstar Mortgages
  • Brightstar Mortgages & BTL
  • Brightstar Second Charge
  • easysource+
  • EasySourceUK
  • Portway Mortgages
  • portwaymortgages.co.uk
  • Private Label
  • Sirius Private Clients
  • SIRIUS PROPERTY FINANCE
  • Solstar Insurance Brokers
  • www.brightloans.co.uk
  • www.brightstarfinancial.co.uk
  • www.brightstarfinancial.net
  • www.brightstarhub.com
  • www.brightstarhub.co.uk
  • www.brightstarhub.info
  • www.easysource.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Star Financial Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Bright Star Financial Limited (FRN 712700) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Bright Star Financial?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Bright Star Financial to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Bright Star Financial a scam or clone?
Bright Star Financial is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Bright Star Financial's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Bright Star Financial's FRN is 712700. You can verify it on the FCA register.