Prior to her time at AFI, she ran the sales team at HFC Bank for three years.
Kinghorn said: “My experience in the residential mortgage market has given me an in depth understanding of the intermediary market in the North West.
“I’m looking forward to introducing Funding Circle to advisers in the region and helping to grow our intermediary offer nationwide.”
Laura McMullen, head of business development, said bringing in experienced development managers is part of Funding Circle’s commitment to the adviser market.
She said: “Laura’s appointment comes at a time when requests for information about our service from professional advisers is at an all time high.
“We are delighted that Laura has joined us. She brings with her just the kind of hands on experience we need to help us build our message to the intermediary market, and grow our numbers of supporting broker firms.”
