John Hoole joins OSB Group as BDM

John will be supporting brokers across South West England and South Wales.

Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter
17th February 2026
John Hoole OSB

OSB Group has strengthened its specialist lending team with the appointment of John Hoole as business development manager, supporting both Precise (residential and bridging) and Rely (buy-to-let).

John will be supporting brokers across South West England and South Wales.

He has over 20 years of experience in the industry, including roles with Leeds Building Society, TSB, and Coventry Building Society. 

Simon Cockerill, head of intermediary sales at OSB Group, said: “We’re delighted to welcome John to OSB Group. His extensive experience and customer centric approach with incredibly strong connections across the regions make him a strong addition to our award-winning BDM team. We’re excited to see the positive impact he will bring.”

John Hoole commented: “I’m excited at the opportunity to be supporting brokers at such a pivotal time. The specialist sector has never been more important, especially as broker and customer needs continue to grow in complexity. I’m really looking forward to building strong relationships with brokers and helping them place cases that require a more tailored and flexible approach.”

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