LendInvest Mortgages has hired Caelan Gokani to join its specialist bridging team as business development manager.

Gokani joins LendInvest after getting his start in the bridging space as a business development executive at REIM Capital.

He also established Young People in Bridging (YPIB), a networking group that hosts meetups for young professionals in the bridging industry under the age of 35.

Gokani says: “What really excited me about joining LendInvest was the chance to keep developing and learning. Coming from a boutique bridging background, I’m looking forward to stepping into the wider specialist lending market and building my experience.”

“There’s real potential in the market where specialist lenders like LendInvest can support all types of property investors and developers from quick auction purchases to more complex refurb GDV financing, all with the added benefit of supporting BTL exits.”

“I’ll fit into that by building on strong broker relationships and supporting deals as they progress.”

Commenting on Gokani’s appointment, LendInvest managing director for short-term lending Leanne Ardron adds: “He brings to the team his boutique bridging background and an energy that will blend in perfectly with the fast-paced bridging finance market.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing him develop while supporting brokers with the start-to-finish certainty that LendInvest is known for.”