Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has strengthened its support for brokers with the appointment of Chloe House as business development manager (BDM) for the South Coast region.

The decision (for a new area role) comes in response to substantial broker demand in the region.

House brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as a finance specialist at SPF Private Clients, where she provided mortgage advice and structured complex deals.

Commenting on her appointment House said: “I’m thrilled to join HTB and get started with supporting brokers across the South Coast. My background as a mortgage adviser has given me valuable insight into the importance of the BDM role and how strong relationships with brokers can help get deals over the line.”

“HTB’s reputation for finding solutions, even when there are complex elements to a case, really attracted me to the role.”

The addition of House follows a series of strategic moves by HTB to expand its specialist mortgages broker support team, including the addition of four new lending managers, Ceri Blackwell as head of new business, and the creation of the field-based underwriter role held by Greg Barnard.