Mortgage technology specialist Fignum has appointed Steve Carruthers as growth director, signalling its intent to scale its operations and deepen its role as a strategic partner to lenders across the UK.
Carruthers (pictured) brings extensive experience from across the mortgage and lending ecosystem, with a strong track record of driving commercial growth and forging lasting industry relationships.
His appointment comes at a time of growing demand for end-to-end mortgage technology platforms that go beyond functionality to offer flexible, efficient and collaborative solutions.
Commenting on his new role, Carruthers said: “I’m delighted to be joining Fignum at such an exciting time for the business – lenders are increasingly looking for more than just technology, they are looking for a trusted partner to help them make management of the end-to-end mortgage lifecycle more flexible, efficient and effective and Fignum are ideally positioned in this space.”
Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Fignum, added: “Steve’s appointment reflects our commitment to being a trusted technology partner to existing and new clients while maintaining our focus on delivering outstanding modern platforms.
“His deep relationships across the mortgage sector, combined with his understanding of both legacy challenges and modern solutions, makes him ideally suited to drive our next phase of growth.”
The hire marks a significant step forward in Fignum’s growth strategy as the company looks to expand its footprint in a competitive market increasingly shaped by digital transformation and shifting customer expectations.