Sarnia Finance

St Peter Port·Professional services

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Active since 1932

Story

Originally founded as Mutual Benefit Supply Co Ltd in 1932. Renamed to Sarnia Mutual. Vernon Etherington took over in 1989. Debbie Paul became MD in 2019. Rebranded to Sarnia Finance in 2020. Celebrated 90 years in 2022. Granted GFSC licence in 2023. (inferred from the source page)

Sarnia Finance is a local Guernsey business providing finance to local companies and Islanders since 1932. The firm offers business and personal loans, including car loans, holiday loans, home renovation loans, and wedding and celebration loans. Sarnia Mutual Limited, trading as Sarnia Finance, is licensed to undertake credit business under the Lending, Credit and Finance (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 and is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. —

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Specialises in3

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Quick facts

Legal form
Limited Company (inferred from the source page)
Established
1932 · 94 years
Industries served
Commercial (inferred from the source page)
Client focus
Corporate Client (inferred from the source page), Private Individuals (inferred from the source page)

People5

  • Debbie Paul — Managing Director
  • Jon Le Vallee — COO/MLRO/MLCO
  • Ken Bradley — Non-Executive Director
  • Fiona Bourgaize — Client Manager/Underwriter
  • Lisa Bradley — Client Manager/Underwriter

From their website

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  • Car loans
  • Holiday loans
  • Technology loans (inferred from the source page)
  • Wedding and celebration loans (inferred from the source page)
  • Consolidation loans (inferred from the source page)
  • Green asset loans (inferred from the source page)

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Last checked 15 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Social
Address
Suite 5, La Plaiderie Chambers, La Plaiderie, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WG (inferred from the source page)

History5

Key dates and recorded company events for Sarnia Finance.

  • 1989—Vernon Etherington took over the business
  • 2019—Debbie Paul became Managing Director
  • 2020—Rebranded to Sarnia Finance
  • 2022—Celebrated 90 years in business
  • 2023—Granted GFSC licence

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