West Ham United is delighted to announce a regional partnership with Essex Mortgage, a privately-owned mortgage lender serving nearly all 50 states in the United States.
Since 1986 Essex Mortgage have been committed to supporting families realise their dreams of home ownership. This multi-season agreement will see the lender become the Club’s first Official Regional Partner in the US with the partnership launching in-market during West Ham United’s Sunshine State Tour.
Additionally, Essex Mortgage will serve as an official tour partner, with prominent LED signage at both fixtures. The company will also hold exclusive rights as the Match Presenting Partner for the Crystal Palace fixture on 3 August, offering exciting opportunities to engage with fans across the West Ham United US social channels and in-stadia on the matchday.
With a global audience tuning into West Ham United’s fixtures every week, as well as 21 engaged supporter groups across the US, this partnership will be positive news for Hammers fans based across the US and beyond.
This partnership aims to unify West Ham supporters across the US through a variety of bespoke in-market activations and events, creating a home from home for West Ham United fans, regardless of location.
Nathan Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer at West Ham United, shared his excitement of the new partnership: "Essex Mortgage has grown significantly from their founding in 1986 and we are delighted to be launching our regional partnership with them.
"The global appeal of West Ham United continues to grow, and this partnership is a testament to that. We are fortunate that we have an engaged and enthusiastic international fanbase and we're pleased that our fans will be able to benefit from this partnership. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, we're delighted to further increase our commercial footprint in the US, to engage existing and attract new West Ham fans."
Roland Weedon, Essex Mortgage CEO and lifelong West Ham fan, expressed his excitement ahead of the launch: "Essex Mortgage is honoured to become the first US Regional Partner of West Ham United. For more than three decades, we have been helping generations of families find their homes.
“The work done in the community through the Club’s Foundation aligns closely with our commitment to our own community. Our primary focus is and always has been to provide exceptional service and education for all our clients and this has allowed us to get involved in several worthwhile causes, both on a company level and as individuals. Our motto of ‘Bringing Families Home’ is more than words and we are proud to partner with a Club that aligns with those values.
“West Ham United has been a home away from home for me and I look forward to sharing that warmth with fans in the US.”
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