Roma Finance has appointed three new business development managers (BDMs).

The Manchester based bridging and development lender recently reported a multi-million pound post-Brexit funding facility via The Royal Bank of Scotland and a 300% increase in lending volumes in the first half of the year.

Steve Smith, new BDM for the south west, has over 20 years’ experience in retail and commercial banking with experience in bridging finance, asset finance, invoice finance and all types of commercial lending including brokering for six years.

Dave Bibby will focus on the central and midlands area. For the past 16 years he has concentrated on property finance with a particular focus on development funding. He has worked at NatWest, Anglo Irish Bank, Santander and more recently Together.

Finally, Tom Gill will operate in the north west. He has over 10 years’ experience in the second charge, bridging and commercial sectors, having worked at Loan Options and Merchant Business Finance.

The North East BDM, Simon Micklethwaite, continues in his role.

Scott Marshall, director at Roma Finance, said: “With our lending increasing significantly now that we are seeing the positive impact of the securitisation, our strategic plans are quickly becoming a reality. We’ve had several record months and to be able to announce three high calibre appointments is terrific news for the company.

“I’m delighted to welcome the new BDMs to Roma and I’m confident they will play a major role in taking Roma to further growth and success.”