"With the launch of our exciting new proposition for residential mortgages and her strong and successful background from both Atom and Lloyds, she is going to be an integral part of our next chapter."
LendInvest has appointed Paula Mercer as its new head of sales.
Paula joins LendInvest from Atom Bank, where she worked as head of intermediary lending within the residential and commercial lending team. During her time at the bank, Paula helped set up the mortgage lending department and launch Atom's first digital mortgage.
Paula has previously held positions in Lloyds Banking Group, where she was a business development manager.
Paula won BDM of the Year in 2018 and 2019 at the Women's Recognition Awards and Woman in Management in 2022.
At LendInvest Paula will be focused on supporting the senior leadership team to deliver the lender's strategy, develop the lending side, execute product growth plans and deliver on the imminent launch of residential mortgages.
Paula Mercer commented: “There could not be a better time for me to join LendInvest. I am incredibly excited about the product changes and the constant innovation which is underpinned by their core value of Mortgages Made Simple and a strategy of driving long-term sustainable growth. LendInvest has a wonderful inclusive culture and this was a major attraction to me. I look forward to working with the sales team and our intermediary partners and building on an already successful model.”
Sophie Mitchell-Charman, commercial director at LendInvest, added: “Paula’s reputation precedes her and I am thrilled to have her heading up the sales team here at LendInvest. With the launch of our exciting new proposition for residential mortgages and her strong and successful background from both Atom and Lloyds, she is going to be an integral part of our next chapter. Hires such as Paula’s, support the ambitions of LendInvest as we continue to grow and innovate for our future.”
