Briggs (pictured) was formerly intermediary sales director at Afin Bank.

MT Finance deputy chief executive Gareth Lewis said: “We are delighted to welcome James to the team. James’s wealth of experience and deep understanding of the intermediary landscape make him an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our reach.

“His background in both commercial and short-term finance aligns perfectly with our strategic growth plans and we look forward to building on this to deliver on our business goals.”

Briggs said: “I am passionate about the UK specialist mortgage market and have always focused on building strong, lasting relationships with intermediaries. MT Finance has a fantastic reputation in the industry, and I look forward to using my experience in sales management and distribution strategy to help the team achieve even greater success.”