GB Bank has strengthened its senior ranks with a trio of internal promotions as the lender targets deeper intermediary engagement and continued growth in its specialist lending book.

Chris Chapman (pictured, centre) has been promoted to head of lending operations, taking responsibility for the bank’s full lending and operations teams.

Jude Miranda (pictured, right) has moved into the role of customer onboarding and loan packaging manager, overseeing intermediary onboarding and case preparation.

Nick Lynch (pictured, left) becomes head of loan completions and portfolio management, leading the team responsible for completions and ongoing portfolio oversight.

The changes follow the launch of GB Bank’s new bridging finance range, with rates starting from 0.79% a month. The products cover residential, semi commercial and commercial properties, with loans available from £500,000 up to £4 million.

GB Bank is a UK licensed specialist lender providing up to £20 million to UK companies, individual investors and foreign nationals, including those with complex structures or unconventional borrowing requirements.

FOCUS ON INTERMEDIARY SERVICE

Mike Says, chief executive of GB Bank, said: “At GB Bank, we understand the strength of our team is central to achieving our ambitions and we’re committed to recognising and rewarding high performing individuals who contribute meaningfully to our growth.

“Chris, Jude and Nick each bring deep experience, a strong work ethic and a shared focus on quality. Their promotions are a reflection of our belief that backing great people is just as important as backing great property deals.”

He added that the bank had seen increased intermediary interest since the launch of its revised bridging proposition.

“Since October’s launch of our new bridging range, we’ve seen heightened interest from intermediaries and so with Chris, Jude and Nick leading their respective teams, I am confident our service offering to intermediaries and their borrowers will be amongst the best in the sector.”