MFS to sponsor FIBA conference

The Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA) has revealed bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS) as the lead sponsor of its 2022 Annual Conference at the Mortgage Business Expo (MBE) in Manchester.

Scheduled for 22 March 2022, the conference will be a full day event comprising keynote speeches and panel discussions focussed on bridging and development finance, buy-to-let and commercial mortgages.

Several of FIBA’s lender partners will also be exhibiting as part of the conference.

The event marks FIBA’s fourth anniversary and, during the conference, the specialist property finance trade body will be unveiling its future planning strategy, as well as launching a number of enhancements in partnership with its sister company, SimplyBiz Mortgages.

Adam Tyler, executive chairman of FIBA, said: “Following a membership growth of 100% in 2020 and more than 50% again last year, we are excited to deliver a conference focussing on key areas in specialist property finance.

"We are pleased that MFS will be so involved such a major industry event; one which will ensure the specialist property finance space will continue to grow.

"After such a great start to 2022, we can build on the positivity generated by this event to set the standard for the year ahead.”

Paresh Raja, chief executive of MFS, added: “We are very much looking forward to the FIBA Conference at the Mortgage Business Expo. The event is one of the best ways to collaborate with the broker community within the specialist finance sector.

"With 15 years’ experience as a bridging lender, we have witnessed the remarkable growth of specialist property finance over the past decade – there is great innovative across the industry, providing endless opportunities for brokers to support their clients.

"As specialists in both bridging and buy-to-let products, the MFS team are looking forward to sharing their knowledge, experience and advice with the attendees.”