Positive Lending has announced five new hires as it continues its growth and expansion plans.

Joining the sales team, Andrew Marsland joins the specialist packager as its new regional account manager for the North and Midlands, bringing over 12 years’ experience in the finance sector.

Marsland (pictured) has worked for lenders such as Together, Evolution Money and Aldermore and b been employed as a mortgage adviser for Connells.

Georgia McGonigle, Gillian Langford and Blanca Pereira Rivera join Positive in the underwriting team, all bringing customer experience to the team.

Positive has also welcomed Max Manning as commercial mortgage assistant. He is currently on a placement year from studying BSc Business Management at Exeter University.

Paul McGonigle, chief executive at Positive Lending, said: “We’re really excited about the experience and knowledge that Andrew will bring to his role at Positive, the benefits to both the company and our clients will be huge.

“The addition of Andrew, Georgia, Gillian, Blanca and Max to the Positive family has already made an amazing impact, and we look forward to continued success with their help.”