Alternative Bridging Corporation is appointing James McDonough as its new business development manager (BDM).

McDonough has financial services experience dating back to 2015 and has previously worked as a broker as well as for providers.

Most recently, he worked as BDM for Hope Capital.

He will support brokers in the region to find solutions for their clients who require bridging, development or commercial finance secured on property as a first or second charge.

McDonough will report into the company’s head of sales, Northern Division, Paul Gavin.

Gavin says: “I’m delighted to welcome James to the team as we continue to increase the support we offer to brokers who are looking for innovative specialist property finance.

“With his wide breadth of experience, he has a strong understanding of the pressures that brokers experience and the way that lenders like Alternative Bridging can help relieve those pressures and deliver great outcomes for their clients.”

McDonough says: “I’m really pleased to join Alternative Bridging Corporation as it’s a lender with a strong reputation for innovative products supported by excellent service.

“Having previously worked as a broker myself, I have unique insights into how we can work in partnership with our brokers for the ultimate benefit of their clients.”

Alternative Bridging Corporation provides short-term bridging finance, bridging loans, development finance and specialist lending to the property industry,