Our history

The history of Foundation Home Loans

Our history dates back to 1988 when we first launched as a mortgage lender. Have a look at how we have changed to become Foundation Home Loans.

2015 - Foundation Home Loans

In 2015 we transitioned our business to that of a lender and servicer and introduced the brand Foundation Home Loans.
2011 - Paratus AMC Ltd

In 2011 we changed our name to Paratus AMC Limited.
2010 - Post credit crunch

Following the credit crunch, we realigned our business to focus on mortgage servicing and in 2010 were acquired by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group LLC.
2006 - Larger lender

By 2006, we had become the UK's 10th largest lender.
2002 - Large lender

By 2002 we had had become the UK’s 13^th largest lender.
2000 - GMAC-RFC

In 2000 we were bought by GMAC and changed our name to GMAC-RFC Limited. Later that year we introduced the brand GMAC Residential Funding (GMAC-RFC).
1988 - Launch

We launched as a lender in the United Kingdom in 1998 with the name RFC Mortgage Services Limited.

Registered in England with Company No. 3489004. Paratus AMC Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Our registration number is 301128.
Buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Calls may be monitored and recorded.

The Financial Ombudsman Service is an agency for arbitrating on unresolved complaints between regulated firms and their clients. Full details of the FOS can be found on its website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk