Challenger lender expands second charge team ahead of launch

Burnell was formerly Head of Business Development at Nemo Personal Finance.

Prior to that, he held various roles with First National Bank before becoming National Sales Manager for GE Money from 2004-2010.

Belmont Green moves into new offices in Staines-upon-Thames next week and is currently recruiting to build a new mortgage lending business which will work exclusively with intermediary partners to target under-served sections of the UK mortgage market.

Burnell commented:

“I have been closely involved in building post-MCD compliant processes whilst at Nemo. Now my role at Belmont Green gives me the opportunity to learn from how other lenders and brokers adapt to the post-MCD environment to help refine our proposition and processes for launch. I am really excited to be joining a start-up organisation and am looking forward to re-engaging with master brokers over the next few months.”

Sales & Marketing Director, Guy Batchelor, added:

"It’s great to have secured Simon for this senior role - he brings a wealth of experience - and we are currently recruiting a similar calibre of person to work alongside him as Director of Sales for Mortgages.”