United Trust Bank (UTB) has added to its bridging sales team with the appointment of Craig Taylor as business development manager (BDM).

Taylor (pictured) will be supporting brokers operating in the South-West, South Wales and M4 corridor with UTB’s range of bridging and short-term property funding solutions.

Heg is an experienced bridging finance professional and has held senior positions at lenders and brokerages during his 10 years in the property finance industry. He was most recently regional sales director with Ultimate Finance and has worked with brokers including One 77 Mortgages, Clifton Private Finance and SPF Private Clients.

The appointment follows Owen Bentley’s appointment to head of sales for bridging.

Bentley said: “Craig has experience working on both the lending and broking sides of the industry and has a valuable insight of what both need to bring a deal together. His knowledge of the non-regulated sector will also be put to great use as developing UTB’s non-regulated bridging business is a key objective for 2022.

“Craig will be supporting brokers operating in my old patch in the South-West and South Wales and I’m delighted that he will continue to develop relationships with brokers I’ve known for many years as well as introducing UTB to a whole new audience through his own established contacts. This is a very exciting time at UTB as we build on a successful 2021 and look to further enhance our products and services this year.”