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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Management Team

Danny Waters

Founder and CEO Enra Specialist Finance

Danny Waters CEO

Emily Gestetner

CFO Enra Specialist Finance

Emily Gestetner

Stephen Hogg

COO Enra Specialist Finance

Steven hogg CEO