Breen was previously with Bradford & Bingley, Stafford Railway Building Society and Furness Building Society.

“I look forward to sharing details on our exciting range of products and propositions with brokers. We’ve a comprehensive range to help brokers meet the variety and complexity of customers’ needs, from first-time buyers to the self-employed to buy-to-let,” said Breen (pictured).

“We’re pleased to welcome Stephen at an exciting time as we look to increase our presence and impact in the mortgage broker market,” said Stuart Miller, Newcastle Intermediaries customer director.

Last week Mortgage Solutions revealed that John Truswell will be joining the lender in September as head of intermediary mortgages from Together.

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The mutual also confirmed the expansion of its buy-to-let offering into Scotland.