Cropper has worked in financial services for over 30 years in roles within the banking and financial adviser sectors.

More recently, she worked as head of portfolio management and loan operations manager for bridging finance companies.

Rachel Davies, head of underwriting at BFS, said: “Sarah is the perfect person for this role. She has a vast amount of experience within our industry and I’m sure will prove to be a huge asset as we expand and grow.”

Cropper added: “This is the perfect role for me. I own a solid understanding of the life of a loan from enquiry to redemption and all the stages in between.

“I aim to utilise my skills to support the planned growth strategy of Bridging Finance Solutions and expand and strengthen my own knowledge base.”

“I was aware of BFS from both an industry and local perspective and had heard very positive things around their relationships with brokers, developers and partners, as well as their outstanding knowledge and relationship building skills of the team.

“I’m now in post and looking forward to learning more about the processes and internal systems that make the underwriting process run smoothly, whilst still maintaining that important personal approach.”