MT Finance has appointed Nick Grant as head of commercial underwriting, further bolstering the team behind its recently launched commercial lending division.

Grant (pictured) brings more than two decades of experience in financial services, including 17 years specialising in buy-to-let, bridging and commercial underwriting.

He has held a variety of roles across different financial institutions, building a strong record in managing teams and delivering operational improvements.

His appointment marks the latest step in MT Finance’s strategy to expand its presence in the commercial lending market and reinforce its position as a leading specialist lender.

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Marylen Edwards, director of mortgages at MT Finance, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nick to MT Finance. As a company, we are constantly strengthening our mortgage divisions to better serve our clients and support our ambitious growth.

“Nick’s wealth of experience in managing high-performing underwriting teams and handling complex commercial transactions makes him a great addition to the team and we look forward to him helping drive our commercial lending proposition forward.”

Grant added: “I am excited to be joining MT Finance, a market leader with a clear commitment to delivering exceptional specialist lending solutions.

“I look forward to working with the team to deliver seamless processes as we work to strengthen our commercial underwriting function, reinforcing MT Finance’s commitment to our brokers and partners.”