MT Finance has appointed Marylen Edwards as head of buy-to-let lending ahead of its upcoming launch into the sector.

Edwards (pictured) will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s buy-to-let proposition and underwriting practices and brings 28 years of experience to the company.

She began her career as a mortgage and commercial manager with Lloyd Bank in 1994, before spending 10 years as a buy-to-let and commercial broker. Since then, she has held several senior roles including positions at Metro Bank and Axis Bank.

She joins MT Finance from Together, where she was a regional account manager in the South.

Joshua Elash, director and founder of MT Finance, said: “We are delighted to welcome Marylen to MT Finance and look forward to working with her as we launch into the buy-to-let market.

“Marylen’s experience, drive, and ambition fit perfectly with our desire to continue to develop MT Finance into the UK’s leading specialist lender.

“Marylen will help shape our technology focussed, broker-friendly proposition as we take our first steps on this exciting new journey.”

Edwards added: “I am excited to be part of this new business venture with MT Finance, having seen how successful the bridging side has become and I am looking forward to the amazing opportunities the new buy-to-let proposition will bring for the company.”