The new hires include senior portfolio manager Matt Freeman (pictured, left), alongside portfolio managers Keisi Morina (pictured, right) and Andrew Ferguson (pictured, middle).
The lender said the appointments strengthen its capabilities across credit underwriting, legal due diligence and financial analysis.
Dan Lohn, relationship manager at LendInvest, said: “A property development deal is only as strong as the people behind it, no matter how good the terms look on paper. Matt, Keisi and Andrew each bring something genuinely different to how we assess and manage risk, and that range means SME developers get sharp and more considered decisions at every stage, not just a faster ‘yes’.”
Freeman brings experience spanning the full loan lifecycle, including underwriting and recoveries, supporting the assessment and management of lending risk.
Morina adds expertise in loan origination and a legal background, helping to assess planning considerations and contractual arrangements.
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Ferguson brings experience in portfolio management and financial modelling, supporting the assessment and monitoring of larger lending facilities.
Lohn added: “This level of partnership is exactly what SME developers across England, Scotland and Wales deserve, and it reflects LendInvest’s commitment to backing the sector and driving Britain’s housing delivery forward.”
Ross Bennett, director of operations at LendInvest, said: “Development finance is a sector where the quality of the team behind a deal matters as much as the terms of the facility itself. These appointments reflect LendInvest’s ongoing investment in the people who structure, monitor and deliver our development lending.
“I’m confident SME developers and brokers will feel the benefit of that depth, particularly through greater certainty, sharper execution and proactive support across every stage of a build.”
