LendInvest Mortgages has appointed Matt Taylor as sales director.

Taylor brings over 20 years of property finance experience after starting his career at The Tipton Building Society. He has also held roles at InterBay Commercial and most recently as head of sales at Shawbrook.

In his new role, Taylor will report to Darrell Walker, managing director for mortgages.

He will oversee the company’s mortgage sales division and business development team.

Commenting on the appointment, Walker says: “Matt is an outstanding hire for LendInvest and a vital addition to our mortgage leadership team. He brings deep industry insight, exceptional commercial drive, and an extensive network across the intermediary market.”

“As we continue to broaden our product range and enhance our proposition, having a leader of Matt’s calibre heading up our sales force ensures we can translate that momentum into tangible value for brokers.”