Our Story

We've built a leading position that is shaping the specialist market.

We have come a long way in a short time. The world has changed, the financial industry has changed, however, our commitment to shaping our market and enabling our clients to achieve their ambitions remain resolute.

Our Vision:

To be the UK's leading provider & distributor of specialist finance.

Our Mission:

To provide seamless access to funding for property investors, developers, landlords and homeowners.

Our journey

2002

Enterprise Finance established

2004

Vantage Finance was founded

2005

West One Loans was founded

2009

Management buyout of Enterprise Finance

2011

Enterprise adds lending of bridging loans to its portfolio
Enterprise wins ‘Best Specialist Packager’ at the Bridging & Commercial awards

2013

West One wins ‘Best Bridging Product’ at the Bridging & Commercial awards

2014

Enra Specialist Finance founded. West One Loans (a leading bridging lender acquired)
West One Loan Limited (a leading bridging loan lender) acquired

2015

Enra Specialist Finance named in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 (the second of four consecutive years)

2016

West One Loans strengthens senior management team with leading industry figures

2017

Enra Specialist Finance introduces Second Charge Mortgages via West One Loans
Enra Specialist Finance recognised in Sunday Times Fast Track 100

2018

Enra Specialist Finance acquires Vantage Finance
West One Loans launches Development Finance product
West One Loans reaches milestone of 1,000 Second Charge Mortgages

2019

West One Loans launches Buy-to-Let Mortgages

2020

Enra Specialist Finance successfully completes first public securitisation

2021

Enra Specialist Finance moves to new head-office in Watford

2022

Aria Finance launches (Enterprise Finance and Vantage Finance merge into one new brand)
Enra Specialist Finance acquisition by Elliott Advisors

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