Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its specialist mortgages and bridging distribution into Scotland.

The move builds on recent enhancements to HTB’s proposition, including the launch of Portfolio Edge, a dual-structured term and bridging facility designed for portfolio landlords.

The lender has confirmed that business development executive Jack Slade who has extensive experience in the region, will be supporting brokers based in Scotland, working alongside the rest of HTB’s sales team across the UK.

Commenting on the expansions HTB sales director specialist mortgages & bridging finance Andrea Glasgow said: “Expanding our specialist mortgages offering into Scotland is a significant step and reflects our continued commitment to supporting brokers with complex deals, wherever they or their clients are based.

She added: “This expansion allows us to support brokers and landlords across the UK in placing deals in Scotland with confidence, backed by the same tailored approach they already expect from us. It also means we can do more to meet the complexity of landlord portfolios and the specific demands of the market.”