Matt Pickering (pictured above, left) has joined as internal BDM for the North, based at the lender’s Manchester office, while Hasana Cassamally (pictured above, right) has taken up the role of internal BDM in the Hertfordshire office.

Both report to head of sales Paul Gavin, and started in post on 1st September.

Matt brings more than a decade of property finance experience, including roles at Together Money, Evolution Money and Phillips & Cohen Associates.

Hasana joins from Funding Circle, where she spent four years in business development and broker support roles, working with introducers across commercial mortgages, SME lending and asset finance.

These appointments come as Alternative Bridging plans to launch new products in the coming weeks.

Paul commented: “Expanding our team is about making sure brokers have the right people to turn to, wherever they are based.

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“Matt’s experience and his presence in Manchester give us greater reach across the North, while Hasana brings fresh energy and proven expertise to our Hertfordshire office.

“Growing our sales team ensures we are well positioned to support brokers as our proposition continues to expand.”

Matt said: “Joining Alternative Bridging feels like a natural next step for me.

“Having spent much of my career in property finance, I’m excited to return to the sector and to be based in Manchester where I can provide more localised support to brokers across the North.”

Hasana added: “This is a great time to be joining Alternative Bridging.

“The focus on team growth and broker support really appealed to me, and I look forward to building strong relationships with brokers and helping them secure the best outcomes for their clients.”