Furness Building Society has expanded its mortgage sales team with the appointment of a new business development manager.
Morecambe-based Helen Thistlethwaite joins Furness as a BDM within the intermediaries team where she is working directly with brokers across the North and Scotland to help homebuyers secure mortgages.
Helen joins from a similar role at Penrith Building Society and also brings a wealth of experience as a mortgage broker and financial adviser.
Simon Broadley, chief commercial officer at Furness Building Society, commented: “We’re really pleased to welcome Helen to Furness Building Society. Helen is already making an impression with her impressive track record in the mortgage sector proving immensely beneficial to our intermediaries team. With Helen’s help, we can continue to explore new ways to support our people, customers and communities.”
Helen Thistlethwaite added: “I’ve always been extremely impressed with the mortgage provision at Furness. The society’s values mirror my own, reflecting a determination to offer Intermediary partners clear and comprehensive communication and the utmost in customer service. I’m really enjoying the role so far which has allowed me to stretch my knowledge of the mortgage market and work alongside some excellent brokers in the North of England and Scotland.”
