Colmer-Lynch has spent five years at HTB, most recently as senior lending manager in the bridging division, while Sheppard brings nearly three years of experience as a business development manager in development finance and bridging.

The BDEs will work alongside the company’s business development managers to provide brokers a consistent point of contact.

In addition to managing issued terms, the BDEs will gather feedback from brokers. They will also facilitate introductions between brokers and the relevant HTB teams.

HTB sales director of bridging Lorenzo Satchell says: “Olivia and Ross have been fantastic in building strong relationships with our brokers. They understand the details and intricacies of each case, which is exactly what brokers need – specialists who are right there to help move things forward.”

“With these new roles, we’re adding another layer of support to ensure brokers have quicker access to expertise and decisions, particularly on more complex deals. Having the BDEs based in the office means faster responses and progress, allowing us to continue delivering the high level of service that brokers expect from us.”