Matt joins from Octopus Real Estate, where he was head of credit for residential development.

Brokers can now assist their clients in accessing funding up to two weeks faster.

Paul has held previous roles at Yorkshire Bank and Santander.

StreamBank specialises in both regulated and unregulated bridging finance.

Mike Halsey will cover Hertfordshire & Essex.

TAB completes a private securitisation facility of up to £300m to support its bridging and mortgage products.

Rachel has previously worked the Bank's marketing and underwriting teams before becoming a broker relationship manager.

Sam will cover Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.

The Bank has also simplified loan bandings between £100,000 and £5m and bespoke products over £5m.

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