An established specialist finance firm has announced a new ownership structure which has positioned at the helm three team members who have been instrumental in the business’ success. Driving Finance 4 Business into the next phase are new owners CEO David Pinnington, and Directors Melanie Johnson and Paul Atkinson.
Finance 4 Business is based on Cornwall Street in the heart of Birmingham’s finance district and provides tailored solutions for a myriad of lending requirements. In a changeable economic climate with a multitude of variables affecting access to finance, the company has evolved its offering and has enjoyed immense success year on year. David took over from Russell Martin as CEO in March this year, after joining the business in 2017, and now has partners Melanie and Paul by his side in ownership – as well as new investment from shareholding investor Darryl Eales, a finance figurehead and former CEO, and latterly Advisory Chairman of LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group.
David said: “It’s been a momentous year for us, with the launch of the ARMCO group, which we are part of, giving us access to synergistic services such as corporate support, land procurement and development, and insurance services – enabling us to offer clients a truly holistic approach to a range of scenarios in an increasingly complex business landscape.
“We feel this has significantly enhanced our offering and contributed to our success. This, combined with the expertise and experience of Melanie and Paul, who have been with Finance 4 Business under Russell Martin’s ownership for more than a decade, means that we are a strong team to drive the business forward. We will continue our mission to help investors, developers and businesses capitalise on the opportunities that are emerging in the property market,” he added.
Finance 4 Business provides specialist mortgages, bridging finance and development finance, and with factors such as the end of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday, in-person auctions re-starting and the lifting of the government’s ban on evictions for rentals, the property market is awash with opportunity that the business in firmly geared up to help with.
Melanie said: “As a long-term member of the Finance 4 Business team, and abreast of all operational elements, I feel my experience and knowledge in this area is vast and that as an owner of the business, I can bring a lot to the company growth strategy and vision. It’s great to be able to move forward in a more hands-on role and help drive the direction of the business.”
As founder of Finance 4 Business which was established 15 years ago, Russell Martin remains a shareholder.
He said: “Finance 4 Business was my original baby and I’m proud of what I have achieved over the years in helping to make it the business it is today. But it’s time to fully hand the reigns to David, Melanie and Paul, who have been a major ingredient in the recipe for success and will continue to drive the business forward, catering for a market evolving at pace.”
Finance 4 Business has also unveiled a new brand identity, to signify the business’ new phase. This has been carried through all the company’s channels, from its website and corporate signage through to social media profiles.
The firm also scooped two awards at the recent National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) awards. Finance 4 Business achieved Bridging Broker of the Year, and its Head of Bridging and Development, James Danks, won the Rising Star award.
For more information about services and solutions offered by Finance 4 Business visit the website.
