United Trust Bank (UTB) has brought in two new bridging underwriters to be based permanently at its Manchester office.
Hayley Evans has joined as senior bridging underwriter, bringing over a decade of experience in property finance, banking and intermediary sectors.
Evans previously worked at the Co-operative Bank, Embrace Financial Services, TSB Bank and Together, and has a background in regulated bridging.
Harvey Wood has also joined as bridging underwriter, bringing experience in bridging and development finance from roles at Together, SDKA and SoMo.
He has handled a range of cases and worked with asset managers, surveyors and funders, covering residential, commercial and mixed-use property, including property conversions, houses in multiple occupation (HMO) developments and coordinating tranche funding.
Sundeep Patel, director of bridging at United Trust Bank, said: “Manchester has proven to be an ideal location for our satellite office and I am delighted that Hayley and Harvey have become Bridging’s first hires to be permanently based there.
“Both have considerable local experience and excellent relationships with bridging brokers operating in the region and having ‘boots on the ground’ is delivering tangible results with improved business and service levels.
“The Government’s recent announcement of significant investment in transport infrastructure across the North and the Midlands will further support the regeneration of the area, and we are keen to help borrowers seize the opportunities this initiative will bring.”
