Alternative finance lender, Reward Finance Group continued expansion plans in the North East with the appointment of Aaron Tinmouth as business development manager (BDM).
Originally from South Shields, Tinmouth spent five years in the banking sector, most recently as a lending specialist.
He will support Harriet Gibbs, business development director in the region, and establish relationships with property investors and SMEs.
Gibbs has over 11 years’ experience in the finance industry, two at Reward, and has helped provide working capital injections and financing for M&A transactions and property acquisitions.
Gibbs said: “Expanding the team and presence in the North East reflects our continued growth across the UK and, most importantly, our commitment to providing tailored funding solutions to support property investors and SMEs in driving growth, creating jobs, or navigating challenging economic conditions.
“Being local and knowledgeable about the funding needs in the region, Aaron brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role and the wider team.
“This is particularly timely as our alternative finance approach to lending is increasingly being well received by local property investors and businesses struggling to access finance from high street banks.”
Gemma Wright, managing director for Yorkshire and the North East at Reward, added: “We take pride in having experienced and well-connected people at Reward, and Harriet and Aaron add great value in the North East.
“We understand that many property investors and SMEs in the region are being impacted by rising inflation, interest rates and corporation tax.
“This has been exacerbated by an increased difficulty to secure funding and reinforces our focus on helping more businesses in the North East to access finance to overcome challenges, innovate and unlock growth.”
