Alternative Bridging Corporation has expanded its sales team with the appointment of two new internal business development managers (IBDMs), strengthening its broker support and regional coverage.
Matt Pickering has joined as IBDM for the North, based at the lender’s Manchester office, while Hasana Cassamally has taken up the role in the Hertfordshire office.
Matt brings more than a decade of property finance experience, including time with Together Money where he worked across multiple departments covering bridging and development finance. More recently, he held roles at Evolution Money and Phillips & Cohen Associates.
Matt’s appointment also increases the lender’s representation in Manchester, further boosting its ability to support brokers in the North West and beyond.
Hasana joins from Funding Circle, where she spent four years in business development and broker support roles, working with introducers across commercial mortgages, SME lending, and asset finance.
Alternative Bridging has also confirmed that new products are set to launch in the coming weeks.
Alternative Bridging Corporation provides specialist lending solutions, including bridging loans, development finance, and term loans for both residential and commercial purposes.
Paul Gavin, head of sales at Alternative Bridging Corporation, said: “Expanding our team is about making sure brokers have the right people to turn to, wherever they are based. Matt’s experience and his presence in Manchester give us greater reach across the North, while Hasana brings fresh energy and proven expertise to our Hertfordshire office. Growing our sales team ensures we are well positioned to support brokers as our proposition continues to expand.”
Matt Pickering commented: “Joining Alternative Bridging feels like a natural next step for me. Having spent much of my career in property finance, I’m excited to return to the sector and to be based in Manchester where I can provide more localised support to brokers across the North.”
Hasana Cassamally added: “This is a great time to be joining Alternative Bridging. The focus on team growth and broker support really appealed to me, and I look forward to building strong relationships with brokers and helping them secure the best outcomes for their clients.”
