LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2025
67Fair
17.2vs last year
#2618 in UK
#303 in Financial Services
#104 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
04558936
Registered Address
No. 1 The Square Thorpe Park View, Thorpe Park, Leeds, England, LS15 8GH
Status
Active
Employee Count
737
Turnover
£120,557,000
EBITDA
£19,227,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
10 October 2002
Nature of Business
82911 - Activities of collection agencies
Industries
Financial Services
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
47 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:40 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
70%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
20%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

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: 2025-08-11
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202511 Aug 20254770%10%20%31%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20252889%6%5%18%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202423 Jul 20243085%9%6%21%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202302 Feb 20244982%8%10%22%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Sept 20233477%17%6%26%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202227 Sept 20233370%25%5%45%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202227 Sept 20233675%15%10%35%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202127 Sept 20233574%15%11%27%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20213971%14%15%33%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202020 Jan 20214568%17%15%34%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20182881%12%7%22%

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

Company standard payment terms = 30 days Anything outside this must be approved during contract negotiations and the supplier must have a valid business need.

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

40

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes policy All disputes are raised and tracked through the AP department. These are then raised with the business owner of the supplier and payments will be kept on hold until any dispute is confirmed as settled by the business owner.

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

LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD is a leading debt purchasing and recovery company based in the United Kingdom. They specialize in purchasing and managing consumer debt portfolios from a variety of lenders, including banks, credit card companies, and telecommunications companies.

The company was founded in 2004 and has since grown to become one of the largest debt recovery companies in Europe. Their mission is to help individuals and businesses manage their debts and improve their financial well-being.

LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a comprehensive recycling and waste reduction program, as well as energy-efficient practices in their offices and data centers. They also encourage their employees to use public transportation or carpool to reduce carbon emissions.

In terms of products and services, LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD offers debt recovery, credit management, and legal services. They work closely with their clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. Their goal is to help individuals and businesses get back on track financially and improve their credit scores.

The key people at LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD include CEO James Cornell and Chairman John Pears. They have a team of highly experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service and ethical debt recovery practices.

For more information, individuals and businesses can visit their website at www.lowell.co.uk. Their registered office address is Ellington House, 9 Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park, Leeds, LS10 1AB. LOWELL FINANCIAL LTD is registered in England and Wales with company number 4558936.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,694,000
Net Worth
£63,173,000
Total Current Assets
£79,116,000
Total Current Liabilities
£16,908,000

Company Location