Hope Capital to double loan book after ex-Dragonfly BDM hire

Former Dragonfly employee Dan Perry has joined Hope Capital as BDM for Midlands and the North, with the firm hoping to increase staff numbers by a third before the end of the year.

Jonathan Sealey, Chief Executive Officer of Hope Capital, said: “Dan is a well-known and well-liked BDM in the Midlands and the North and his appointment is a real coup for Hope Capital.

“Dan has an extensive network of contacts and I am confident that he will continue the excellent service standards that Hope Capital is well known for, attracting yet more high-quality bridging brokers to use Hope Capital. 

“We are going to increase the size of Hope Capital still further to keep up with the growing demand that we are seeing for quality bridging lending.”

Having worked in financial services for 17 years, Dan will now be responsible for analysing and securing bridging finance solutions, and help Hope Capital to develop new business in both the Midlands and the North.

Dan said: “I am looking forward to helping to grow Hope Capital’s outstanding service and product proposition still further.

“I have been in the market for a long time and I know that my broker contacts will welcome what Hope Capital has to offer with its unrivalled levels of service.”

The appointment follows the recent recruitment of Sanjay Patel as BDM for the Midlands.

The firm also intend to hire a redemptions manager in early June.

Jonathan added: “These new appointments [will] ensure we continue to outstrip the market in terms of growth and help us to achieve our ambitious expansion plans.”

Established in 2011, Hope Capital offers commercial and residential loans of up to £5m, with a usual duration of six months.

It operates throughout England, Wales and Scotland.