Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Danny Kiely as head of sales for its specialist mortgages and bridging finance divisions.
The newly created role marks the next stage in the Bank's expansion, following developments such as the launch of Portfolio Edge, enhanced pricing on semi-commercial properties above £5 million, the extension of distribution into Scotland, and greater flexibility in heavy refurbishment funding within its bridging range.
Kiely has been promoted from his role as regional account manager, where he built relationships with brokers across the UK and supported complex deals with a solutions-led approach. In his new position, he will work closely with sales director Andrea Glasgow, supporting her in leading HTB’s national sales team, while also taking responsibility for mentoring and developing its people.
The appointment also follows the recent expansion of HTB’s underwriting capability and an increase in its maximum customer exposure limit to £35 million, strengthening the bank’s ability to support brokers and their clients across specialist and complex property transactions.
Danny Kiely said: “Working alongside our brokers over the past few years has shown me just how important it is to have a lender who listens, understands complexity and stays close right through the process. In this new role I am also looking forward to working even more closely with Andrea as we continue to grow, making sure our sales team give brokers the backing they need, whether that is clear answers on a complex case, quick access to the right people, or simply knowing we will be with them right through to the exit. Brokers want certainty they can rely on, and I am determined to make sure that is what they get from HTB.”
Andrea Glasgow, sales director for specialist mortgages and bridging finance, commented: “Danny has been instrumental in strengthening our relationships with brokers and his promotion is a natural step at this point in our journey. He combines deep product knowledge with a real ability to connect with people, and that balance is invaluable as we continue to grow. This new role will help us continue to build one of the best sales teams in the industry, giving brokers the expertise, consistency and access they need to move complex deals forward with confidence.”
Alex Upton, managing director of specialist mortgages and bridging, added: “Our growth is built on two foundations: the strength of our proposition and the strength of our people. Creating this role brings those together. Danny knows our brokers and the challenges they face, and his appointment reflects the scale of our ambition. For brokers, it means a sales team that is more joined-up, accessible and focused on delivering tailored solutions across both specialist mortgages and bridging. These are built on HTB’s core strengths of direct access to decision-makers, structured support across bridge-to-term transitions, and tailored solutions for complex property types including HMOs, MUFBs and large portfolios.”
