Based in London, she will be responsible for driving growth in the South.

Paula, who has over 20 years of experience in banking, insurance and relationship management, joins the lender from TFG Capital, where she was a regional sales manager.

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“As the business continues to set new performance records and roll out its new ‘power products’, there couldn’t be a more exciting time for me to join the team,” said Paula.  

“I’m looking forward to being a part of Mint Property Finance’s continued growth and success and to contributing to further elevating the business’s position as a leading specialist finance lender.”

Andrew Lazare, founder and managing director of Mint Property Finance, commented: “Paula is a fantastic addition to our growing team, particularly as we continue to further develop our presence across the South. 

“We like to think that we bring a human touch to specialist lending at Mint Property Finance, and recruiting the right people is incredibly important to our success.  

“As a strong and proven BDM, Paula excels at building and maintaining relationships with introducers and borrowers.  

“She’s already proving to be a real asset as we continue to drive forward with our ambitious growth strategy; we’re thrilled to have her on board.”

Paula is the latest in a series of hires to the 50-strong team, following Wayne Lee’s appointment as a BDM.