Equifinance Limited

Reference number: 717913

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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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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
07324100
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
23 July 2010 (16 years old)
Registered office
3rd Floor, East One Building, 22 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LP, England
Nature of business
  • Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors (SIC 64921)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Christopher Alan Payne Director Jul 1969 4 Sep 2014
Antony James Marshall Director Sep 1966 8 May 2015
Philip Anthony George Director Nov 1950 11 Jan 2021

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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 Administrator
  • Acting as a CBTL lender
  • Acting as a CBTL Lender
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Entering into a regulated mortgage contract as lender

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 2 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.

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  • Equifiance Plus
  • Homeowner Advances

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Equifinance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Equifinance Limited (FRN 717913) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Equifinance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Equifinance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Equifinance a scam or clone?
Equifinance 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 Equifinance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Equifinance's FRN is 717913. You can verify it on the FCA register.