Affirmative Finance Limited

Reference number: 314258

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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
  • Affirmative

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05044363
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
13 February 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
7 St James Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 6XX
Nature of business
  • Activities of mortgage finance companies (SIC 64922)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Eugene Barry Esterkin Director Nov 1958 1 Mar 2004
Gary Scott Lederberg Director Apr 1972 1 Mar 2004
Paul Edward Mitchell Director Dec 1976 19 Dec 2006
Gary Scott Lederberg Secretary Not published 1 Mar 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.

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  • 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 administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender
  • Entering into regulated credit agreement as Lender (Excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)
  • Exercising/having right to exercise lender's rights and duties under a regulated credit agreement (excluding high-cost short-term credit, bill of sale agreement, and home collected credit agreement)

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Affirmative Finance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Affirmative Finance Limited (FRN 314258) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Affirmative Finance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Affirmative Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Affirmative Finance a scam or clone?
Affirmative Finance 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 Affirmative Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Affirmative Finance's FRN is 314258. You can verify it on the FCA register.