Broker recruitment drive launched

Private Finance recently hired Mike Perrin, formerly leading the sales team at largemortgageloans.com, to support the brokerage in its long-term plans for business growth.

London mortgage broker Private Finance has launched a recruitment drive for experienced brokers and support staff in association with UK estate agents Strutt & Parker LLP.

Private Finance recently hired Mike Perrin, formerly leading the sales team at largemortgageloans.com, to support the brokerage in its long-term plans for business growth.

Guy Robinson, head of residential for Strutt & Parker, said: “Private Finance has played a valuable role in helping us deliver our high quality proposition to the market.

“For seven years, we have enjoyed our close relationship with the team who deliver a first class service to our clients which is why they continue to be the best possible fit for our business.”

Strutt & Parker, which has over 40 residential teams operating across the UK, said it is is placing an increased emphasis on the strategic importance of mortgage intermediation for its business.

Private Finance reported 40% year-on-year growth in 2015 and has experienced growth of 30% so far in 2016.

Simon Checkley, managing director of Private Finance, said: “Strutt & Parker clearly recognises that expert mortgage advice has a big part to play in its business objectives and we are excited about the future of this strategic and exclusive relationship.

“As such, we will be working hard to recruit advisors and support personnel into our academy with the necessary credentials to look after the very discerning individuals which make up Strutt & Parker clientele.”