Stephen has been a director at TAB since October 2022 and has over 20 years’ experience in the property and lending industry.

In his new role, Stephen is set to take a more active role in the day-to-day operations of TAB, while his primary focus will be on driving company lending activity and ensuring effective operations of the firm.

Prior to joining TAB, Stephen co-founded West One Loans and served as its managing director for 14 years, overseeing over £3bn in lending and managing all operations and credit risk.

He also founded the National Housing Group, where he spearheaded efforts to acquire and develop social housing.

This appointment follows the recruitment of Samuel Leach, who joined the company last month as head of investor relations and coincides with the company surpassing a £500m of lending.

Commenting on his appointment, Stephen said: "I am thrilled to join TAB at such a pivotal time in its growth trajectory.

"I have watched TAB’s growth with great admiration and I am excited to be more involved with the day-to-day runnings of the operation.

“Duncan has built TAB with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future. I am confident that we will continue to innovate and lead in the property finance market, driving significant value for our clients and investors."

Duncan Kreeger, CEO and founder of TAB, added: “Stephen’s extensive experience and deep understanding of our operations make him exceptionally well-suited for this role.

“We are confident that he will continue to drive our strategic initiatives forward and contribute significantly to TAB’s ongoing success.

“His expertise will be invaluable in supporting our consolidation and growth to provide the best possible outcomes for our borrowers and investors.”