The sector saw growth in Q1 following a 5% increase in new lending during March.

Robert has held previous roles at Enterprise Finance, The Loan Partnership and Loans Engine.

The Group has appointed a bridging specialist and field-based BDM.

The lender pledges to respond to enquiries within one hour and issue AIPs within two hours.

The specialist lender entered the bridging market two years ago.

Kim Parker, head of sales at Hope Capital, discusses why the benefits of dual representation for specialist lending cases should not be underestimated.

Brad has experience in both internal sales and underwriting.

Rachel will oversee the customer operations, tech, change and delivery teams.

The lender has appointed heads of specialist distribution and intermediary sales.

Simon Nichola has also returned to the Brightstar Group as senior associate at Sirius Finance.