It hires a new relationship director and two new underwriters
Specialist lender SoMo Bridging has expanded its team with the appointment of a new relationship director and two new underwriters.
James Brocklebank (pictured centre) has been appointed as relationship director for the Midlands and East, while Salman Ali (pictured right) and Harvey Wood (pictured left) have joined the lender as underwriters.
Brocklebank has spent his entire career in the finance sector, part of it by helping brokers find the best lending solutions for their clients. His appointment brings SoMo’s sales team up to 14, with relationship directors now covering every UK region.
“SoMo is a common sense lender, and, with this reputation in the industry, this helps open doors when it comes to new business,” Brocklebank commented. “The firm’s ability to offer competitive interest rates, structure deals to suit the borrower, and tenaciously find solutions that other lenders can’t, should give me an advantage in what is an increasingly competitive and crowded market.”
The appointment of Ali and Wood, meanwhile, have brought the underwriting team to 12 members under director Rob Johnson. As underwriters, both will be responsible for risk assessment, risk mitigation, and assessing loan applications.
“During my six years in finance, I’d heard great things about SoMo and was aware they had a fantastic reputation for their diverse product range, particularly their valuation only and second charge products,” Ali said.
“I’ve already learnt that SoMo will always try to find ways to make a loan work. I’m enjoying being part of a team that has the grit and determination to strive for the best outcome, whatever obstacles are in the way.”
Wood was impressed that Somo had given him the chance to grow in his career.
“I’d heard great things about the lender,” he said. “Their commitment to employee development and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth was an important factor in my decision to accept this role.
“I’m very much looking forward to developing my skills and expertise while contributing to the company's continued success.”
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