Chetwood Bank has welcomed Darren Hodgson as its new business development manager (BDM) for the South of England region.
Darren brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to the position and has a strong background in mortgages following mortgage adviser and BDM roles at Santander and Nationwide.
Darren is the latest addition to Chetwood Bank’s team, supporting ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages sales force. The combined setup gives BDMs the ability to help brokers place cases across both lenders’ extensive product ranges, allowing them to provide more comprehensive support and find the most suitable solutions for intermediaries and their clients.
Darren said: “Business development is something I’m passionate about so to be given the chance to work for such a forward-looking organisation whose ambitions align with my own goals and values is a fantastic opportunity.
“I’m looking forward to developing my region and creating a supportive environment. In today’s ever-changing buy to let market, intermediaries need to be able to cover all bases to be successful so I’m excited to help them place cases with ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages.”
Darrell Walker, Chetwood Bank Group Sales Director for ModaMortgages and CHL Mortgages, added: “Darren’s a great addition and I’m sure his experience and deep knowledge of the mortgage market will be welcomed by intermediaries across the South of England.
“His appointment adds another dimension to our sales team which is full of talent and people who give it everything they’ve got to help intermediaries find solutions to their clients’ needs.”
