West One Loans Limited has been acquired by Enterprise Finance
August 2014 — The founders of West One Loans Limited have sold a 75% stake in the company to Enterprise Finance for an undisclosed consideration.
West One Loans is a facilitator of bridging loans funded by high net worth investors. The company has grown significantly since its incorporation in 2008, becoming one of the largest privately funded short-term lenders in the UK secured lending market.
Enterprise Finance is the UK’s largest specialist distributor of secured loans, and also specializes in bridging finance and commercial mortgages.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised the founders or West One Loans in the sale of the company to Enterprise Finance.
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