LendInvest Mortgages has appointed Caelan Gokani as a business development manager within its specialist bridging team.
Gokani joins the lender from REIM Capital, where he began his career in the bridging market as a business development executive. Alongside his role in the sector, he founded Young People in Bridging, a networking initiative designed to connect professionals under the age of 35 working in short-term property finance.
Gokani said: “What really excited me about joining LendInvest was the chance to keep developing and learning. Coming from a boutique bridging background, I’m looking forward to stepping into the wider specialist lending market and building my experience.
“There’s real potential in the market where specialist lenders like LendInvest can support all types of property investors and developers from quick auction purchases to more complex refurb GDV financing, all with the added benefit of supporting buy-to-let exits.
“I’ll fit into that by building on strong broker relationships and supporting deals as they progress.”
The move comes as the Bridging & Development Lenders Association reports another record year for the sector, with total loan books now exceeding £13 billion. LendInvest said it finished 2025 continuing to provide brokers with a wide range of short-term lending options to support investor and developer demand.
Leanne Ardron, managing director for short-term lending at LendInvest, said the appointment reflected the changing role of bridging finance and its growing importance to property investors.
She said: “If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that this year will further prove that short-term lending is no longer a niche, but a powerful tool that can offer a wide range of flexible funding options for property investors.
“That’s why I’m thrilled to bring Caelan to the specialist bridging team here at LendInvest. He brings to the team his boutique bridging background and an energy that will blend in perfectly with the fast-paced bridging finance market.
“I’m looking forward to seeing him develop while supporting brokers with the start-to-finish certainty that LendInvest is known for.”
