UTB hires Paula Purdy as new head of sales




United Trust Bank (UTB) has appointed Paula Purdy (pictured above), as head of sales in bridging finance.

Paula has a near 20-year career in specialist finance sales working with lenders including Shawbrook Bank, Octopus Property and, most recently, Together Money where she was head of intermediary sales for the north division.

Paula has a broad range of experience in the specialist property finance industry with extensive knowledge of bridging, residential and commercial real estate finance and BTL.

The senior management appointment comes as UTB continues to restructure its bridging underwriting function into two dedicated teams, for managing regulated and unregulated bridging applications.


Paula will be responsible for managing UTB’s team of experienced business development and key account managers, namely Paul Delmonte, Nick Warren, Craig Taylor and Jack Heath.

Sundeep Patel, director of bridging at UTB, commented: “Paula has a fantastic track record of success in bridging and specialist finance sales, and she is a well-known and respected industry professional.

“Paula is going to play a key role in ensuring we exceed the expectations of brokers as the bridging division continues to evolve and grow.

Paula added: “I am delighted to join UTB’s bridging finance team and to once again work under the leadership of Sundeep Patel.

“I am proud to be able to play my part in its future growth plans.”

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