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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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.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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