Steve joins the newly-created role from Landbay.

Specialist 1st will be an appointed representative of Connect for Intermediaries.

CPSP is a targeted education programme for the short term and specialist lending sector.

Smaller loans may be able to help borrowers consolidate unsecured debt at a cheaper rate.

The specialist lender has promoted senior BDMs and underwriters.

The volume and value of lending both fell by 6% compared to 2022.

The lender has launched its bridging offering in Northern Ireland.

58% say they would speak to a mortgage broker, up from 24% last year.

The winter promotion is taking place until the end of January.

Andy Reid has been appointed as a senior sales account manager and Lyam Denney joins as a BDM.