Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Ashling Quinn as lending director within its development finance team.

Quinn brings more than a decade of banking experience, including seven years specialising in development finance.

She joins from Paragon Development Finance, where she progressed through a series of roles spanning credit, portfolio management and relationship management, most recently serving as senior portfolio manager.

During that time, she worked closely with developers as projects progressed.

In her new role, she will support brokers and SME developers across the Midlands and will report to Rob Syrett, head of originations, development finance.

Quinn says: “What attracted me to HTB was the combination of experienced decision-making and a genuinely relationship-led approach to development finance.”

Syrett adds: “Ashling brings a valuable perspective because she has spent years working alongside live development projects and understands the decisions and challenges that arise as schemes move through delivery.”

“Good development finance doesn’t stop once a facility is agreed. That’s when many of the practical decisions begin, and having someone who understands that part of the development journey is hugely valuable. She’ll be a fantastic addition to the team.”