United Trust Bank (UTB) has appointed Alex Tyrwhitt to the newly created position of director – structured property solutions, as the bank expands its real estate finance capabilities.
In this role, Tyrwhitt (main picture) will oversee both the structured property finance and strategic partnerships teams, reporting to chief commercial officer Mark Stokes.
Tyrwhitt brings nearly two decades of experience in UK real estate finance. A chartered surveyor and former RICS-registered valuer, he has held senior positions at Lambert Smith Hampton, GE Capital, and HSBC. Most recently, he spent eight years at Octane Capital as director of structured finance.
In his new role, Tyrwhitt will work closely with Gerard Morgan Jackson, founder and sales director – structured property finance, and Ben Peters, head of strategic partnerships, as well as lead the broader structured property solutions team.
The division is focused on structuring bespoke, high-value (£1m+) real estate finance solutions for brokers, developers, investors, and strategic lending partners. UTB provides funding for complex bridging, investment, and asset improvement or repositioning projects across residential and commercial sectors in England and Wales.
TAILORED TERMS
Facilities are tailored with terms from six months to five years and offer a choice of rolled, retained, or serviced interest. Use cases include equity release and committed bridge-to-investment structures. The proposition combines institutional pricing with the speed and responsiveness typically associated with non-bank lenders, supported by direct access to senior decision-makers.
Tyrwhitt said: “I am excited to join UTB and have the opportunity to work with a talented and knowledgeable team in further developing the Bank’s structured property solutions and delivering the next phase of UTB’s growth strategy in the sector.
“UTB has established an excellent reputation for providing competitive, bespoke facilities quickly and with outstanding broker and customer service and we will be aiming to build on that success as we develop our activities and reach.”
RAPID GROWTH
Mark Stokes added: “The Structured Property Finance team have achieved rapid growth in the last five years, and we see considerable opportunity for the Bank to be an even more significant participant in the sector.
“Alex’s broad experience and track record make him the ideal person to lead the enlarged division to even greater success.”
