Lender DetailsLantern Debt Recovery Services Limited
Debt Purchaser

Lantern Debt Recovery Services Limited

Also known as: Lantern; Motormile Finance UK Ltd (formerly)

Lantern Debt Recovery Services Limited was incorporated in 2008 as Motormile Finance UK Limited and rebranded as Lantern in 2018. It is a UK-based debt purchaser and recovery specialist known for an ethical, customer-focused approach. It purchases portfolios of non-performing consumer debts and works directly with customers on affordable repayment solutions.

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Contact details

Websitehttps://lanternuk.com
PhoneNot verified
EmailNot verified
Registered address83 Bradford Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 6AT

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Regulatory and company information

FCA Firm Reference Number718024
FCA statusAuthorised
Companies House number06637307
Company statusActive
Parent companyNot verified (independent)

What they do

Main products and services

Debt purchase; Consumer debt recovery; Non-performing loan portfolios; Ethical debt resolution

Trading names and group notes

Formerly Motormile Finance UK Limited; rebranded to Lantern in 2018. Registered in England (Leeds). No confirmed group parent.

Reviews and public sentiment

Review scores are third-party public indicators only. They are not proof of FCA compliance, product quality, or suitability for your circumstances.

Trustpilot

5.0

Approx. 7,049 reviews

Other review and social proof

5-star Trustpilot rating with over 7,000 reviews. Note: Trustpilot flagged potential review solicitation bias. Some negative reviews about home visits and settled debt contact.

Overall public sentiment

Predominantly positive with highest-tier Trustpilot rating. Praised for flexible repayments and customer-first approach. Note: review solicitation bias flag from Trustpilot.

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