FSCS in-default register

Independence Mortgage & Finance

Declared in default8 May 2006FRN 144794

What this means for you

Because Independence Mortgage & Finance has been declared in default, you can't complain via the Financial Ombudsman Service in the normal way. Instead, eligible customers can apply to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for compensation.

Background

Independence Mortgage & Finance (FRN 144794) was declared in default by the FSCS on 8 May 2006. The firm's specific product offerings cannot be determined from available data. Eligible customers may claim FSCS compensation, though the applicable limits depend on the financial products involved in their claims.

Products this firm wrote

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How to claim

  1. Check you were a customer of this firm during the period it was regulated.
  2. Gather your policy / advice / contract paperwork — start with anything you have in writing.
  3. Identify your loss and the date it crystallised.
  4. Apply via the FSCS online claim portal at claims.fscs.org.uk.
  5. The FSCS investigation typically takes 6–18 months. They will assess eligibility, liability and quantum.