Duncombe will oversee an experienced team of divisional sales managers and be responsible for managing key account relationships with packagers, mortgage clubs and mortgage distributors. He will also be involved with Advantage’s distribution strategy and product development. Duncombe will report to Keith Dearling, managing director of Advantage.
Duncombe has a proven track record with over 15 years experience in the mortgage industry including eight years at Platform, the last four as head of sales. His previous roles included business development positions at the Bank of Ireland and Northern Rock, and a financial adviser role for Legal & General.
Keith Dearling, managing director of Advantage, commented: “Jeremy has a good reputation in the mortgage industry with excellent relationships which will be crucial in his role as business development director. Our entry into the lending market has been well received with the launch of Flexishare and the Advantage HomeBuy Home Ownership Plan as well as our full non-conforming range, ADV. This is an exciting time in our development and we are delighted that Jeremy has joined.”
Duncombe added: “My primary objective is to clearly communicate our message as an innovative mortgage lender, as demonstrated by our current and forthcoming product ranges. I am excited to be working with a team of people who are motivated and driven by the prospect of becoming one of the leading mortgage lenders in the UK.”
