"A key aspect of The Cumberland’s ambitions is to expand and modernise our services"
The Cumberland Building Society has appointed a new head of intermediary lending as it continues its distribution expansion.
Grant Seaton has worked at The Cumberland for more than 25 years and was previously senior commercial manager. In his new role, Grant will be responsible for leading the intermediary team in expanding its residential mortgage distribution channel whilst providing a support network for the intermediary market.
The building society has offered mortgages to a select number of large intermediary firms for around 10 years; however, it made a decision in 2021 to develop its intermediary team further in a bid to expand its offering to the residential market.
Grant Seaton said: “It is an exciting time for The Cumberland as we ramp up our efforts in delivering a quality service to our intermediary clients whilst providing working solutions for the end customer.
“A key aspect of The Cumberland’s ambitions is to expand and modernise our services, while at the same time applying our Kinder Banking purpose which puts people at the heart of what we do.
“The development of the intermediary team is a prime example of this. Not only does it see us expand our offering, but it will also serve as another vessel for us to apply the values which make The Cumberland a truly unique building society. Myself, and the rest of the team, are looking forward to continuously innovating our service and supporting thousands across the country in securing mortgages which work for them and make their house owning dreams become a reality.”
