The business development team now consists of four levels, from the newly launched BDE role to the regional account director role.

As the first BDE to join HTB, Jack Slade will cover the North East region, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with brokers.

Jack brings six years of specialist lending experience, having previously worked at Shawbrook Bank as an internal BDM in commercial finance.

HTB has added a new regional account manager position to recognise successful BDMs, and the role of regional account director to provide a clear advancement path for regional account managers.

Andrea Glasgow, sales director for specialist mortgages at HTB (pictured above), said: “At HTB, we are committed to further enhancing our reputation as a leader in attracting, training, and retaining the best talent in the specialist lending market.

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“This isn’t just about growing our team; it’s about ensuring brokers benefit from working with knowledgeable, motivated, and well-supported experts who can deliver outstanding service at every stage.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Jake Slade to the team and know he will make a fantastic impact in building and maintaining strong broker relationships across the North East.”

Jack Slade, business development executive at HTB, commented: “This is an incredibly exciting time to join HTB, as the business development team continues to grow.

“Building relationships and delivering a personalised, high-quality service for brokers is something I take immense pride in, which is why HTB is such a great fit for me.

“I look forward to working with brokers in my region to help them secure the funding their clients need.”