Afin Bank has appointed Anum Mahmood as National Key Account Manager as the specialist lender continues to grow its salesforce. Mahmood will help build and manage relationships with the Bank’s bigger partners across the UK, including brokers, packagers, networks and mortgage clubs.
With almost 15 years in the mortgage sector, Mahmood previously spent six years with TML (The Mortgage Lender), now part of Shawbrook Bank, rising to the position of Key Account Manager. She also has experience with Metro Bank, The New Homes Group and Alexander Hall.
Mahmood believes there is a growing need for a lender like Afin that supports borrowers who do not fit the standard tick box approach of many mainstream lenders. She said: "I am joining Afin Bank because of its strong commitment to partnership and problem-solving. Afin is about building relationships, finding solutions and making complex mortgage cases feel simple.
“By working closely with our broker partners, listening to their needs and applying our specialist expertise, we can support even the most challenging cases and help brokers deliver the right outcomes for their clients and do more business with confidence."
Afin, which was created to support underserved customers, such as the self-employed, high-net-worth borrowers and foreign nationals working in the UK, has already expanded its sales force this year with two new senior BDMs.
Rob Lankey, National Sales Director for Afin Bank, explained: “We have been spending more time with brokers and introducers, explaining the Afin proposition and how we can support their clients, but also understanding what they need from us to make working with Afin a frictionless experience.
“With Anum onboard I am confident we have a strong and experienced team to promote Afin’s unique proposition and build lasting relationships with advisers across the country.”
