Specialist lenders gear up as market gets set to return to full speed
Magnet Capital and KSEYE have both expanded their teams to support ongoing growth in the specialist property finance market, underscoring the increasing demand for development and bridging loans.
Development finance lender Magnet Capital has bolstered both its sales and underwriting departments, with Aidan Lesslie (pictured left) rejoining the company as a business development manager (BDM) for East Anglia and the South East after a year-long sabbatical.
“It’s been a breath of fresh air coming back into the company, and I feel like I never left,” said Lesslie, who joins Will Calito and Brian Kerr to form Magnet Capital’s business development team. “I feel confident I can create more partnerships for Magnet Capital and really get to know our introducers on a deeper level.”
In addition to expanding its sales team, Magnet Capital has also strengthened its underwriting division with the appointment of senior property solicitor Nikki Shamash as underwriting executive. Shamash brings over 20 years of expertise in property law to the role.
Similarly, specialist bridging lender KSEYE has added Matthew Rogers (pictured right) to its underwriting team.
Rogers, who has held senior roles at Pivot Finance, PropFin, and Nova Financial, brings over seven years of experience in underwriting and credit management, particularly in development and heavy refurbishment projects.
“I’m energised to be joining a company that’s driving ambitious growth and innovation,” Rogers said on his new role. “I’m eager to collaborate with the team and provide brokers with forward-thinking finance options, particularly in the development and refurbishment sectors, where I believe my expertise can make a real impact.”
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