PARAGON FINANCE PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
91Excellent
2.5vs last year
#834 in UK
#165 in Financial Services
#30 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
01917566
Registered Address
51 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,546
Turnover
£9,596,000
EBITDA
£16,851,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
29 May 1985
Nature of Business
64921 - Credit granting by non-deposit taking finance houses and other specialist consumer credit grantors
Industries
Financial Services
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
22 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
84%
31-60 Days
11%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202524 Oct 20251988%9%3%13%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20242385%11%4%11%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202327 Oct 20232185%9%6%14%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20232873%20%8%29%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202228 Oct 20222281%13%6%18%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 20212283%12%5%19%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202128 Apr 20213076%14%10%22%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201930 Oct 20192285%11%4%14%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20182383%11%6%15%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Our most frequently used payment terms for qualifying contracts require payment within 30 days.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

In the event of a dispute, we would expect the supplier to get in touch with their usual contact within the company to discuss the issue. The contact person (which will vary from contract to contract) would then aim to deal promptly with the complaint/dispute in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

PARAGON FINANCE PLC is a financial services company based in the United Kingdom. The company provides a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses, including savings and investments, mortgages, and asset finance.

In addition to its financial services, PARAGON FINANCE PLC is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices among its employees and customers.

The company's key people include its CEO, Nigel Terrington, and its Chairman, John Heron. They are supported by a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality financial services to their clients.

PARAGON FINANCE PLC can be contacted through their website, which provides information about their products and services, as well as their sustainability program. The company's registered office is located in London, and its contact information can be found on their website.

Overall, PARAGON FINANCE PLC is a reputable financial services company that is committed to sustainability and providing excellent products and services to its clients.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£155,731,000
Total Current Assets
£130,445,000
Total Current Liabilities
£77,667,000

Company Location