Big move for finance firm started in a garage

A SPECIALIST finance distributor has moved into a new base in Birmingham’s business district.

Finance 4 Business has set up office on the ninth floor of Cornerblock, the newly renovated office building on the corner of Cornwall Street and Livery Street.

The company was founded by current managing director Russell Martin in his own garage.

Earlier this year, the company purchased car finance brokerage 4 Wheel Finance and will soon be launching a new asset-based finance division.

Joining the newly expanded group is David Totney, founder of the cash flow finance lending company Liquidity, which was purchased by Santander.

Mr Totney will focus on providing Midlands enterprises with operating cash flow finance from selected funders.

In addition, Finance 4 Business has invested in Caliber Group which will be based within the new offices.

Caliber specialises in sourcing land and planning opportunities for property developers.

Finance 4 Business said it planned to at least double the size of its teams over the next 12 months.

Mr Martin said: “I am immensely proud of the evolution of Finance 4 Business.

“Birmingham is a fantastic city and will provide a superb location in which to grow the company further.

“The response to our arrival from clients and local professionals has been fantastic.

“I am more passionate and excited about the future than I ever have been.”