Positive Commercial Finance has appointed Samantha Williamson as business development manager.

She was previously with Barclays & Santander and has experience in the business banking sector in relationship and portfolio management, in a wide range of sectors including real estate, hospitality & leisure, healthcare and education.

John Waddicker, director of Positive Commercial Finance, said: “We are really pleased to add Sam to our team. She has a wealth of property related financial experience having worked for lenders and brokerages previously, and possesses all the necessary attributes to fully assess a proposal & ultimately help applicants achieve their goal.  She is well connected and respected, and brings with her a positive outlook.

“Applications for short-term property finance continue to flourish, particularly property development finance and bridging finance, which are our areas of expertise. Development finance applications are up a massive 42% on the same period last year, with bridging finance applications up 29%. We have seen an influx of business from our panel of introducers, both old & new, which includes IFA’s, accountants, solicitors, architects & other commercial finance brokers.”

Williamson added: “I have followed the success of Positive Commercial Finance for a while now and jumped at the opportunity to join the team. I look forward to helping grow the business further.”