The story
Founded by James Benamor in 2005.1
Private company
Amigo Loans
Logo: JoshuaBrooks21, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
Former British guarantor loan provider
Amigo Holdings is a British public company formerly trading as a guarantor loans provider under the brand Amigo Loans. At its peak in 2018, the company was valued at £1.3 billion and held approximately 88% of the UK guarantor loan market.2 It was founded by James Benamor.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2005Founded1
- Industryfinancial services1
- HeadquartersBournemouth1
- Websitewww.amigoloans.co.uk
- Listed onLondon Stock Exchange1
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Amigo Holdings is a British public company formerly trading as a guarantor loans provider under the brand Amigo Loans. At its peak in 2018, the company was valued at £1.3 billion and held approximately 88% of the UK guarantor loan market.2
Leadership
Who has led Amigo Loans, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJames Benamor1
Timeline
- 2005Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.amigoloans.co.uk1
- X (Twitter)x.com/amigoloans1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/amigoloansuk1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/amigoloans1
- YouTubewww.youtube.com/channel/UCoHsjYhysm2Vz6k7LNW4p2g1
- LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/amigo-loans1
- WikipediaAmigo Holdings
- WikidataQ60673950
Sources
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- 1WikidataAmigo Loans on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAmigo Loans on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsAmigo Loans logo by JoshuaBrooks21, CC BY-SA 4.0