Willows Finance Limited

Reference number: 670052

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Also trades as
  • Improve Finance
  • Inspire Money
  • mortgageadvisors.co.uk

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06678545
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
21 August 2008 (17 years old)
Registered office
Golden Mile Drive, Brocastle, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF35 5AS
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Henri Millan Director Dec 1975 21 Aug 2008
Ceri Gwyn Harris Director Dec 1985 1 May 2023

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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.
  • 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 advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Limits on what they may do

  • Not permitted to canvass off trade premises
    The firm is not permitted to canvass regulated borrower-lender-supplier agreements or regulated consumer hire agreements off trade premises

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
  • www.mortgageadvisors.co.uk

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Willows Finance Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, Willows Finance Limited (FRN 670052) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Willows Finance?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Willows Finance to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Willows Finance a scam or clone?
Willows 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 Willows Finance's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Willows Finance's FRN is 670052. You can verify it on the FCA register.