New appointments bring deep expertise to drive lending growth
Two lenders — Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) and Market Harborough Building Society — have each announced senior appointments, signalling their continued focus on specialist lending and strategic growth.
HTB has appointed Liam Mullans (pictured left) as lending director for London and the South in its development finance division.
Mullans brings significant experience in residential and commercial development funding, having worked in senior roles across both bank and non-bank lenders. Based in Brighton, he will serve developers and intermediaries across London and the South of England, with a focus on residential schemes, commercial conversions and mixed-use projects.
“I am excited to be joining HTB’s development finance team,” Mullans said. “Developers today face a range of challenges, from planning delays to wider market uncertainty, and they need funding partners who take a pragmatic, relationship-led approach. HTB’s way of working really appealed to me for that reason.”
Meanwhile, Market Harborough Building Society has named Alison Pallett (pictured right) to its lending advisory panel, launched earlier this year to support the mutual’s growth in specialist lending.
Pallett joins existing member Danny Belton, bringing over 40 years’ experience in the mortgage and financial services industry. She has held leadership roles at Nottingham Building Society, LiveMore Capital, and Bank of Ireland, with a focus on intermediary distribution and business growth.
The panel meets regularly to guide the Market Harborough’s product development, distribution and process strategy, with a focus on supporting brokers and delivering solutions in complex lending scenarios.
“Joining Market Harborough’s Lending Advisory Panel is an exciting opportunity,” Pallett said. “I look forward to working alongside Society colleagues and fellow panel members to help develop lending propositions and tools that meet the evolving needs of brokers and borrowers in a complex market.”
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