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Paragon Banking Group PLC is a leading provider of diverse financial solutions across the United Kingdom. The company's operations are structured into three distinct divisions: Mortgage Lending, Commercial Lending, and Idem Capital. The Mortgage Lending division specializes in property-backed finance, encompassing both buy-to-let mortgages for investors and owner-occupied residential loans, including first and second charges, along with related services. Meanwhile, Commercial Lending caters to businesses with a diverse suite of financial products, such as funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), development finance for property projects, structured lending solutions, and vehicle financing. The Idem Capital segment's activities involve the acquisition and management of various credit assets, including equipment leases, motor finance agreements, residential mortgages, and unsecured personal loans. Furthermore, Idem Capital extends its expertise to managing loan portfolios on behalf of institutional clients like banks, private equity firms, and specialist lenders. Beyond its lending operations, Paragon Banking Group also offers a comprehensive range of savings accounts to household customers. Established in 1985, the company is headquartered in Solihull, United Kingdom. It adopted its current name, Paragon Banking Group PLC, in September 2017, having previously been known as The Paragon Group of Companies PLC.
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PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC at a glance
PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC is a banking company headquartered in Solihull, United Kingdom, founded in 1989. Xcout tracks 12 named people at PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC, including Roger S. Penske (Chairman & Chief Executive Officer).
PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC leadership
- Roger S. PenskeChairman & Chief Executive Officer
- Robert H. Kurnick Jr.President & Director
- Michelle HulgraveExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Richard A. HookExecutive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
- Tracy CassadyExecutive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
- Shane SpradlinExecutive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
6 more named people on record for PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
PARAGON BANKING GROUP PLC competitors
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Pareto Bank ASA offers a comprehensive range of banking services and financial products throughout Norway. The institution manages corporate deposit accounts and facilitates investment opportunities for private individuals. Its extensive financing solutions cater to residential and commercial property developments, businesses with specific capital requirements, and both conventional and industrial shipping sectors. Furthermore, Pareto Bank provides financial instrument lending services to both private customers and corporate entities. Established in 2007, the bank's operational base is located in Oslo, Norway.
Merchants Bancorp operates as a diversified financial services holding company across the United States. Its operations are organized into three primary divisions: Multi-family Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Warehousing, and Banking. The Multi-family Mortgage Banking division focuses on originating and servicing government-sponsored mortgages for multi-family dwellings and healthcare institutions. It also tailors loan products specifically for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing developments, and serves as a syndicator for low-income housing tax credits and related debt funds. The Mortgage Warehousing division provides funding for residential loans eligible for agency backing, covering their initiation, acquisition, and sale within the secondary market, in addition to extending commercial credit to non-depository financial firms. Finally, the Banking division offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to both individual consumers and businesses. These offerings encompass various deposit accounts and a diverse portfolio of loan options, including multi-family construction and bridge loans, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural, residential mortgage, and consumer credit. Furthermore, this segment facilitates single-family mortgage lending, construction, bridge, and lot financing, first-lien home equity lines of credit, and Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. Founded in 1990, Merchants Bancorp maintains its corporate headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.
Operating across the United Kingdom, Metro Bank PLC and its associated entities offer a comprehensive suite of financial services, catering to both individual and business clients. For individual customers, the bank delivers a diverse range of personal banking solutions, including checking, cash, and savings accounts, along with home loans, credit cards, and personal financing options. Additionally, it provides unique offerings such as pet insurance and secure safe deposit box facilities. On the commercial front, Metro Bank supports enterprises with various banking products, encompassing business, commercial, and community current accounts, foreign currency accounts, and specialized accounts for insolvency practitioners. Deposit options range from instant access and fixed-term accounts for businesses and communities to notice accounts, premium client deposits, and flexible client term deposits, alongside business loan calculation tools. Funding solutions include business and commercial loans, overdraft facilities, asset and invoice financing, and participation in government-backed schemes like the Bounce Back Loan and Recovery Loan Scheme. Furthermore, the bank extends private banking services, featuring exclusive private bank accounts, specialized savings and foreign currency accounts, and robust money management tools. It also facilitates partnership loans, overdrafts, unsecured consumer credit, automotive financing, and digital lending solutions specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2007, Metro Bank PLC maintains its corporate headquarters in London, UK.
Secure Trust Bank PLC is a UK-based financial institution offering a diverse array of banking and financial solutions. Its operations are structured across five key divisions: Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance, Vehicle Finance, Retail Finance, and Debt Management. The Real Estate Finance division specializes in providing capital for property ventures, including residential and commercial investments, new developments, and mixed-use projects. Within Commercial Finance, the bank offers businesses flexible working capital through invoice discounting and factoring, alongside participation in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Vehicle Finance facilitates vehicle acquisitions through hire purchase agreements, which are secured by the asset itself; these motor finance products reach customers via a network of dealerships, brokers, and online platforms. The Retail Finance arm, operating under the V12 brand, supplies unsecured point-of-sale credit solutions for both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retailers, supporting a broad spectrum of retail sectors from cycling, music, and furniture to outdoor goods, electronics, dental services, jewelry, home improvement, and even football season ticket purchases. Debt Management offers specialized services in the area of debt recovery. Additionally, the company is involved in property leasing and rental activities. Established in 1952, Secure Trust Bank PLC maintains its corporate headquarters in Solihull, United Kingdom.
OSB Group Plc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialist mortgage lending company in the United Kingdom and India. The company operates in two segments, OneSavings Bank (OSB) and Charter Court Financial Services (CCFS). It offers buy-to-let, residential, bridging, and commercial and semi-commercial mortgages; and residential development and asset finance services. The company also provides mortgage servicing, lending, deposit taking, originating, and administration and analytical services; land lease investment; and back-office processing services. It sells its products and services under the Precise, Kent Reliance for Intermediaries, InterBay, InterBay Asset Finance, Heritable Development Finance, Charter Savings Bank, Kent Reliance, and osbIndia brands. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Chatham, the United Kingdom.
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