Cambridge and Counties Bank expands Yorkshire real estate team

Based out of the bank’s Sheffield regional office, Steer (pictured) will report to regional director Carl Ashley.

He joins the specialist lender with almost 24 years’ experience in banking. His previous roles include a six-year stint as broker business development manager at NatWest and 14 years at Royal Bank of Scotland, including 10 years as a business development manager in Huddersfield.

Cambridge and Counties Bank reported enhanced demand for its real estate product suite in 2021 across the UK. The bank said there is a need for the provision of funding for acquisition and re-financing of industrial estates, warehousing assets along with residential investment buy to let portfolios throughout Yorkshire.

Steer said: “I’m delighted to have joined Cambridge and Counties Bank as the bank significantly builds its footprint and capabilities across the UK. The bank has a strong vision, built around its customers and serving their needs, and I’m highly confident it will cater for strong demand in Yorkshire among property professionals and intermediaries for its tailored lending solutions.”

Ashley added: “Simon is a great addition to the Cambridge and Counties team, with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the financing needs of local businesses and key stakeholders such as brokers. Yorkshire is a key growth market for the bank and we will continue to invest in the local team to support its long-term growth plans.”