Specialist real estate lender Hilco Real Estate Finance UK (HREF) has appointed Steve Allen as senior business development manager.

Allen (pictured) has worked in financial services for over 30 years, including experience in personal banking.

He acted as a financial adviser for more than 20 years as well as having been a regulated bridging broker for London brokers, SPF Private Finance and Clifton Private Finance.

For the last six years, Allen has worked in the bridging finance market and has been successfully transacting deals with his network of specialist finance brokers throughout the UK.

HREF’s CEO, Brad Altberger, said: “We are delighted that Steve has joined us which will enhance our business origination capabilities throughout the UK.

“This demonstrates our commitment to the UK market and is a sign of our continued expansion plans.”