In her role as mortgage distribution director, Hunnisett will oversee April Mortgages’ distribution strategy, “building on the strong relationships the lender has already established with some of the biggest names in the sector”.

She will report to Mark Eaton, chief operating officer at April Mortgages.

Hunnisett previously worked at Green Finance Institute for almost two years, joining as green mortgage campaign lead and then associate director.

Prior to that, she worked at Skipton Building Society, most recently as national accounts and new-build lead for almost two years. Before that, she was a business development manager (BDM) for London and the South East for more than four years.

She was a mortgage and protection adviser at Facts & Figures: Chartered Financial Planner and has also worked at Down to Earth Kent.

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April Mortgages launched into the market in February with a range of five- to 15-year fixed rate deals.

Customers benefit from a fixed rate that lowers every time they move into a lower loan-to-value (LTV) band, and no early repayment charges (ERCs) if they repay the mortgage with their own funds or due to moving home and unlimited overpayments.

The lender also recently increased its loan-to-income (LTI) limit to six times income for borrowers.

Eaton said: “Rachael has a tremendous reputation for building relationships across the intermediary sector, and will be a great asset to April Mortgages as we move onto the next level. Brokers are central to how we operate, and their feedback has been integral in shaping our products and criteria.

“With Rachael in place, we will be able to work even more closely with the broker community and ensure that greater numbers of borrowers across the country are able to tap into the long-term peace of mind [that] our mortgage products deliver.”

Hunnisett added: “The last few years have been incredibly volatile for interest rates, leading to heightened uncertainty and disruption for many borrowers, and their brokers too. For homeowners, removing the uncertainty caused by cyclical short-term fixes while providing the flexibility afforded by April’s lending proposition brings significant peace of mind in long-term financial planning.

“April has a bold vision and ambition for scale. Strong distribution partnerships are central to our growth strategy and I’m delighted to lead this work alongside a team of talented, dedicated professionals. Together, we are committed to shaping the future of homeownership across the UK.”