LendInvest Mortgages has appointed Darrell Walker as managing director for mortgages.
Darrell joins from Chetwood Bank, where he was director of sales and distribution before becoming group sales director. Prior to that, he was head of sales and proposition at Shawbrook Bank and head of sales and group mortgage proposition at OneSavings Bank.
Darrell began his career in finance more than 30 years ago with spells at NatWest Bank, Coventry Building Society, Barclays Bank, and Lloyds Banking Group.
In his new role, Darrell will spearhead the company’s mortgage division, with his immediate focus on "optimising LendInvest's mortgage product mix".
Additionally, Darrell will lead efforts to deepen engagement across the broker community, enhance borrower retention and refine acquisition strategies.
John Eastgate, chief commercial officer at LendInvest, said: “It really is a pivotal moment here at LendInvest as we enter into this next phase from a position of strength.
"Darrell is a statement hire for LendInvest. He is well-respected in the industry, and as a leader he will bring a depth of experience and strategic awareness to the team. His arrival reinforces our commitment to the long-term and sustainable growth of our broker-led business model.
"We’re coming off a record-breaking year for new lending, and we’re continuing to introduce new offerings like semi-commercial buy-to-let. As the market evolves, we need to continue to tell our story through delivering competitive and reliable solutions that meet the changing needs of borrowers and property investors.”
Darrell Walker commented: “What drew me to LendInvest was the company culture, market-leading technology and the fantastic team doing innovative work.
"In today’s evolving market, brokers and their clients need speed, flexibility, and absolute certainty that a lender will deliver on. LendInvest is exceptionally well-placed to make the mortgage process simple for everyone.
"While LendInvest is respected in the industry, our broad proposition makes us sort of a ‘best-kept secret’, and I’m looking forward to changing that. My priority is to continue to build lasting broker relationships and ensure more intermediaries across England, Scotland and Wales have the opportunity to experience our service and expertise firsthand.”
