Hodge has appointed John Carter (pictured) as head of real estate finance, effective from 1st May 2025.
Carter previously worked as commercial director at Aldermore Bank, bringing decades of experience in property development and investment finance.
He will lead the real estate finance business as Hodge launches a new brand for the division.
Carter said: “I’m excited to be joining Hodge at such a transformational time. Hodge has a strong reputation for being responsive, adaptable and genuinely relationship-focused—qualities that are more important than ever in today’s market.
“I look forward to working with the team to build on that legacy, expand our reach, and deliver even more tailored solutions to developers and investors across the UK.
“Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and the foundations we build on as a trusted partner.”
David Landen, CEO of Hodge, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome John to the team at such a pivotal time. His appointment underlines our commitment to delivering on our promise of providing fast, flexible real estate finance solutions to support customers with their property development and investment ambitions.
“John’s experience and vision align perfectly with Hodge’s ethos as a relationship-driven lender.”
