Norton Finance
Norton Finance Group Ltd is a family owned, independent, finance broker based in Rotherham, United Kingdom. The company was founded by Keith Stringer in 1974.[1] The company is both a broker and a lender.[2] The company employs around 250 people.[3] The company's net worth is £17,385,994. Norton Finance are registered with FISA and are members of the Association of Finance Brokers.
Products
Services include secured loans, unsecured loans, business loans, homeowner loans and remortgages.[4]
Norton Finance offer loans from between £3,000 and £25,000, over a period of 3–20 years.[5] The companies typical APR is 17.9% but it can range from 9.9% to 29.9%[6]
History
In 2002 Norton Finance were one of the more successful providers of secured loans in the UK when the market saw a 37% increase in sales.[7] In 2003 Norton Finance fell victim to a computer hack prank that sent emails to a number of their contacts.[8] In February 2012 Norton Finance (UK), which is part of the Norton Finance Group Ltd, entered administration. The larger Norton Finance Group Ltd continues to trade profitably.[9][10] In May 2012 Norton Finance helped launch the 1925 Club at Rotherham United F.C.'s New York Stadium[11]
Television Advertisements
Norton Finance is well known for its daytime television advertising in the UK. Television presenter Caroline Lindsay (Price Drop, Ideal World, Gems TV (UK)) is the current presenter.[12]
Awards
- My Introducer Awards, Best Secured Loan Lender 2011[13][14]
- Blemain Awards, Outstanding Contribution 2011[15]
References
- ^ Published on Wednesday 10 January 2007 08:32 (2007-01-10). "Norton aims to create 300 jobs - Business News". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
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- ^ "Sheffield News : Reaping the rewards of the 1925 Club". Whatmodeareyouin.co.uk. 2012-05-21. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Company Profile". Nortonfinance.co.uk. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Top 10 Loans for Bad Credit UK - People with Poor Rating History Personal Loan". Money.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Loans and Remortgages from". Norton Finance. 2012-04-20. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ Rupert Jones (2003-02-19). "Secured lending rises 37% in a year | Money". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ City Diary (2003-06-05). "City Diary". London: Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ Dale, Samuel. "Norton Finance and Norton Insurance Services placed in administration | News". Mortgage Strategy. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Norton Finance (UK) goes into administration". 4rbusinessrecovery.co.uk. 2012-02-14. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "News: Norton Finance at the New York Stadium". Rotherham Business News.
- ^ "Television Presenter". Caroline Lyndsay. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ SG Services. "2011 industry awards winners". myintroducer.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ^ "Norton best for secured loans".
- ^ "Latest News". Blemain Group. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
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