Just Mortgages has hired Zarah Gulfraz as area director for the north.  

The broker firm says Manchester-based Gulfraz will work with self-employed brokers across the region to develop their business plans, identify opportunities and grow through recruitment.   

She will also advise on in-house training, compliance and marketing.  

Gulfraz was previously head of mortgage sales at Loans.co.uk for just under a year.  

Prior to that, she spent five years at Molo Mortgages, leaving as sales manager.  

The brokerage adds that in her 15 years in the industry, Gulfraz has experience across mortgage servicing, underwriting, pre-application and post-submission work.  

Just Mortgages head of mortgages and protection Ben Allkins says: “Rather than hires that add unnecessary processes or red tape, we look for those that can add real value to our brokers.   

“With her wealth of experience across the industry, Zarah is a fantastic example and will be a real resource for brokers in the region.   

“As we look to offer our proven proposition to more brokers, her track record in recruitment and professional development will be hugely valuable too.”  

Gulfraz adds: “I’ve always been hugely passionate about advice and using my skills to help brokers get to where they want to be.”