Master broker Promise Solutions has appointed a new mortgage packaging manager.

Helen Aston joins the firm after previously working with the management team during their time at Purple Loans. After leaving Purple Loans she spent many years in the mortgage market working for a packager.

She will be responsible for managing the first charge packaging arm, developing lender relationships and strengthening Promise’s position in the market.

Steve Walker (pictured), managing director of Promise Solutions, said: “We have had a niche mortgage packaging department for many years but following regulatory changes, including the implementation of the Mortgage Market Review, we’re seeing a greater need for our services within the market and have developed a number of valuable relationships. As a result we decided now was the right time to grow our team and make that side of the business a key focus of our business strategy going forward.

“Helen has worked with us in the past and was always a fantastic asset. Since returning to the company she has fitted right back into the team and I have no doubt she will drive forward this department with vigour.”

Aston added: “I’m delighted to be working with the management team at Promise once again. This is a hugely exciting time for the mortgage market and I hope my experience and input will help Promise replicate its huge second charge success in the first mortgage marketplace.”