Catalyst has appointed Ciaran Courtney as a new intermediary relationship manager.

Courtney joins the specialist property lender’s new business team, reporting to sales director, James Farge.

Prior to joining Catalyst, Courtney has worked in mortgage finance for over 25 years, starting his career at Nat West before working with Bank of Ireland as a mortgage adviser, Mortgage Intelligence as a BDM, and a number of established brokerages, including NexMoney.

Farge said: “Ciaran stood out from other candidates due to his exceptional market experience. Having worked both as a lender and a broker, he truly understands what intermediaries are looking for in terms of product and support.

“He is well connected in the industry and will hit the ground running. I know he will help take the team from strength to strength.”

Courtney added: “I was ready for a new challenge and wanted a new role that allowed me to utilise my previous experience in a fresh way. I was attracted to Catalyst as they take an innovative approached to lending.

“While their office environment feels relaxed, they all work very hard to deliver results for their brokers and borrowers. I’m looking forward to getting to know the team better and building my broker relationships.”