It currently employs over 150 members of staff and is looking to attract several more to its team, mainly in key sales and sales administration roles.
The group has forecast the financing of £241m in new business finance in 2018 – £84m of which will be own book-funded – and is on course for £128m of receivables.
SAFL is the parent company to UK asset finance firms Ignition Credit, Kennet Equipment Leasing, First Capital Finance and Credo Holdings Ltd, which collectively financed more than £200m for thousands of UK SMEs in 2017.
- Asset finance provider acquired
- Unconventional lending, not necessarily unconventional assets
- SME lender secures £20m block discounting package from Aldermore
The group was formed in 2014 to help consolidate the fragmented lease finance broker market and has grown significantly since, both organically and through a number of acquisitions.
“Since the Star group formed in 2014, we have enjoyed significant growth and expansion with some key acquisitions, most recently welcoming Credo in July last year,” said Steve Swift, CEO at SAFL (pictured above).
“Each of our businesses has an excellent track record in sales and customer service, which we have been able to build on as a team.
“Together, thanks to our nationwide coverage, we can see further growth potential in supporting SMEs across the whole of the UK.
“We’re keen to attract the right personnel to our team and are welcoming applications from any finance and sales professionals who want to join in our success story.”
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