Paragon Finance PLC

Reference number: 707521

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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 5 other names
  • Idem Servicing
  • Moorgate Loan Servicing
  • Paragon
  • Paragon Car Finance
  • Paragon Personal Finance

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01917566
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
29 May 1985 (41 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
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
Richard James Woodman Director May 1965 25 Apr 2014
Keith Graham Allen Director Jul 1972 4 Mar 2015
Nigel Stewart Terrington Director Dec 1959 18 Jun 2026
Marius Van Niekerk Secretary Not published 2 Apr 2025

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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
  • Administering a regulated mortgage contract
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt Administration
  • Debt-collecting
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. 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 name
  • Chatham Finance (UK)

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Paragon Finance PLC FCA authorised?
Yes, Paragon Finance PLC (FRN 707521) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Paragon Finance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Paragon Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Paragon Finance a scam or clone?
Paragon 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 Paragon Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Paragon Finance's FRN is 707521. You can verify it on the FCA register.