HTB appoints Ashling Quinn as lending director for the Midlands

Hampshire Trust Bank has appointed Ashling Quinn as lending director within its development finance team, with responsibility for supporting brokers and SME developers across the Midlands.

Quinn (pictured) joins from Paragon Development Finance, where she held a series of roles spanning credit, portfolio management, and relationship management, most recently as senior portfolio manager. Over more than a decade in banking, seven years of which were spent specialising in development finance, she worked closely with developers as live projects progressed, building direct experience of the practical challenges that arise once funding is in place.

Quinn commented: "What attracted me to HTB was the combination of experienced decision-making and a genuinely relationship-led approach to development finance.

"I've spent the last seven years working closely with developers and brokers, and I've seen first-hand how important strong relationships, consistent communication and pragmatic decision-making are as projects progress. I'm looking forward to working with the team, our broker partners and developers across the Midlands."

The hire follows a number of recent additions to HTB's development finance team as the bank continues to build out its regional origination presence.

Rob Syrett, head of originations for development finance at Hampshire Trust Bank, added: "Ashling brings a valuable perspective because she has spent years working alongside live development projects and understands the decisions and challenges that arise as schemes move through delivery. 

"Good development finance doesn't stop once a facility is agreed. That's when many of the practical decisions begin, and having someone who understands that part of the development journey is hugely valuable. She'll be a fantastic addition to the team."