HSBC UK has appointed Emma Hollingworth as its new head of specialist lending.
Hollingworth brings with her a 29-year track record in the intermediary mortgage market, marking a significant addition to the bank’s leadership team.
In her new role, Hollingworth will be responsible for building and expanding the bank’s specialist lending proposition, initially focused on the bank’s buy-to-let offering.
She said: “I am looking forward to leveraging my expertise to expand and enhance our specialist lending proposition for our customers.
“It is an exciting opportunity to build on the banks strategic priorities and I am committed to ensuring our specialist lending team achieves new success – particularly in an area so crucial to the market.”
Before joining HSBC, Hollingworth was managing director at Mpowered Mortgages. She was responsible for overseeing the company’s inception, end to end delivery for customers and intermediaries and the development of an automated mortgage application process.
Andrew Matson, interim director of mortgage lending at HSBC, said: “We are delighted to welcome Emma to our team.
“Her extensive experience and proven track record in the mortgage market make her the perfect fit for this role.
“We are confident that under her leadership, our specialist lending division will play a pivotal role in our continued success.”
