Specialist finance lender, Mint Property Finance, has welcomed Steve Smith to the business as lead of sales.

Smith (pictured) has over 24 years’ property finance experience. He started out at the Bank of Scotland in 1997 before becoming a professional broker; a role held for seven years. He has also held a number of senior positions at lenders.

He will be responsible for leading and growing the Mint’s national sales team.

Paul Wertheim, Mint Property Finance’s operations director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to the team. He brings with him tremendous expertise and we are confident will play a significant role in helping us achieve our plans for continued national growth.”

Smith added: “I am delighted and proud to join the Mint Property Finance team. Their reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking company precedes them and I look forward to playing my part in their continued growth.”