Alex has worked in real estate finance for nearly 10 years, previously holding senior sales roles with lenders including Octopus Real Estate and most recently Cohort Capital, where he was head of sales in the residential lending department.

In this new role, Alex will work alongside Bradley Illman, recently appointed as head of sales for bridging, and report to Andrew Ferguson, commercial director of mortgages, BTL and bridging.

Alex will initially be focusing on developing UTB’s BTL and unregulated bridging proposition in support of the bank’s ambitious growth plans for 2026 and beyond.

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Commenting on Alex’s appointment, Andrew said: “Many exciting plans are already underway, designed to transform UTB’s bridging offering, improve service to brokers and streamline underwriting, ensuring a fantastic experience and outcome for customers.

“Alex will be using his substantial knowledge and strong broker relationships to help shape and deliver a market-leading offering in both BTL and unregulated bridging, catering for experienced real estate developers and landlords as well as first-time property investors.

“I am delighted to have Alex on the UTB team.”

Alex added: “I have joined UTB at a key and exciting time.

“We are looking to transform our unregulated bridging and BTL propositions into a position where we become the ‘go-to’ lender in both of these markets.”