LiveMore has appointed former UK Finance director of mortgages Charles Roe as industry adviser.

Roe stepped down from his role at UK Finance on 31 March to take on a portfolio of non-executive appointments. He led the mortgages function since the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.

Prior roles include head of department for mortgages and mutuals at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and senior leadership positions with Nottingham Building Society, Grant Thornton UK and within the economic crime department of the City of London Police.

Commenting on his appointment, Roe says: “The work LiveMore is doing to make mortgages more flexible and accessible for borrowers in mid and later life is desperately needed.”

“In this role, I want to help the company build on what is already a diverse and innovative product portfolio, so it can continue to deliver solutions that truly live up to the needs of consumers.”

“Just creating these products isn’t enough, however. Mortgage advisers need to be aware of the options and prepared to deliver more holistic wealth and retirement planning advice to their clients.”

LiveMore chief executive Leon Diamond adds: As we strive to push the boundaries of the later life mortgage category and continuously champion the underserved borrower, Charles’ expertise and understanding of relevant policy put him in an ideal position to help us ensure that our way of thinking truly translates into our products and proposition.”