FEATURE
Relationship managers – GB Bank ’ s Matt Gray ( left ) and Lewis McNicholas . knowledge of the region , a passion for developing in your area and a genuine understanding of what your development requires .
The relationship manager will work in conjunction with GB Bank ’ s inhouse credit partners , to ensure you get access to experts and a quick decision-making process . GB Bank even has its own RICS-qualified expert , strengthening the team ’ s expertise .
“ We believe in teamwork and won ’ t feel like your typical bank ,” explains Rob Lankey , chief commercial officer .
“ We understand that the role we play , as lender , is only one part of a complex transaction that involves many parties , but we are here to support and guide our customers throughout the lending journey to ensure we fulfil their property development aspirations .”
Bridging the gap Rob , who has more than 30 years ’ experience in the property finance sector , believes this kind of approach is something which the market is really crying out for .
He says : “ We appreciate there has been a distinct shortage of access to specialist finance for regional developers , SMEs and property investors – particularly in the northern and Midlands regions .
“ We are here to plug that gap and
support regional regeneration in the communities across the UK that need it most .”
Rob has worked in a wide range of organisations in the specialist lending and banking industry and has launched , built and grown a number of short-and long-term lending businesses .
He was one of the four start-up members of Aldermore Bank , held senior positions at Shawbrook Bank and Amicus Finance , and was also the CEO of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers .
Rob says : “ Whether you are an experienced SME developer , a regional introducer , a property investor or you are new to property development , GB Bank is here to offer you a slick and time-efficient financial solution and support you throughout the entire development project .”
A team you can trust
Working with Rob in the GB Bank lending team are :
Matt Gray – relationship manager
Lewis McNicholas – relationship manager
John Pointer – relationship manager
Jacqueline Prentice – relationship manager assistant
Andrew Houseman – senior credit partner
Ian Lynch – senior credit partner Allister Booth – head of credit Jeveria Tazim – underwriter
Simon Bell – head of business support
To find out more about how GB Bank can help your property development projects , head to gbbank . co . uk or contact the lending team directly on lending @ thegbb . co . uk .
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