Roma Finance strengthens team with senior hires and promotions to support growth and RomaPRO expansion
Specialist lender Roma Finance has announced a series of strategic hires and internal promotions following a strong start to 2026, as it continues to invest in its people and enhance support for brokers and professional property investors. Since the beginning of the year, Roma has welcomed eight new team members and promoted four colleagues internally, reflecting both […]
Roma Finance Strengthens Team With Two Senior Appointments
Manchester-based Roma Finance has made two senior appointments as the lender continues to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy to double its loan book by 2026. Richard Wilfan has joined as a Senior Business Development Manager for the North, while Joshua O’Leary takes up the role of Senior Relationship Manager for the South. Wilfan joins […]
Roma Finance Named Lender of the Year 2025 at the National Property Awards
Birmingham, UK – 27th September 2025 – Roma Finance, a leading specialist lender in the property finance sector, has been awarded the Lender of the Year 2025 title at this year’s National Property Awards. The recognition highlights Roma’s commitment to innovation, customer-centric service, and responsible lending practices. Judges praised Roma Finance for its dynamic approach […]
Roma Finance announces team expansion following record growth and strategic milestones
Manchester-based specialist lender Roma Finance has announced the appointment of six new team members following a period of exceptional growth and major strategic developments, including a record-breaking first quarter, the launch of several new products, and the establishment of a new £100 million funding line with NatWest. The new hires reflect Roma’s continued investment in […]
Roma Finance bolsters business development with new appointments and promotions
Roma Finance, has appointed Amer Watson and Shahed Popat as business development managers as its first action in 2024. Amer, who joins from MS Lending, has a wealth of expertise in the financial services market and has spent the last five years of his career within the bridging lending space. Amer will cover Yorkshire, the […]
Roma Finance enhances experienced underwriting team
Roma Finance, the ‘borrower first’ lender, has expanded its underwriting team in response to the continued demand within the bridging and development finance sector. In 2023, the company has strengthened its department by recruiting three additional underwriters; Shane Francis, Jason Metcalfe and Katie Devine. This expansion has increased Roma’s amassed underwriting experience to over 120 […]
Roma Finance launches Flow Desk
Roma Finance, the ‘borrower first’ lender has now launched flow desk in response to demand for short-term lending. Flow Desk is a fast-paced, internal sales function, created with a brand new team of three which is managed by the newly promoted head of sales operations, Lisa Toner. Roma has made a further promotion of Kerry […]
Roma Finance appoints Sonia Mann as head of field sales
Roma Finance, the ‘borrower first’ lender has appointed Sonia Mann as head of field sales and to the senior leadership team. Sonia has been in the financial services market for 26 years with a focus on building relationships and understanding the needs of partners and customers. Sonia joins the business from CrowdProperty and will be […]
Roma appoints Samantha Williamson as senior relationship manager
Roma Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Williamson to senior relationship manager. Samantha was a senior underwriter before being promoted to bridging & development specialist and now onto senior relationship manager. She has a strong track record across specialist lending and property development and is tasked with enhancing the ‘borrower first’ experience, […]
Roma Finance appoints Nathan Kenny as data & technology director
Roma Finance, the ‘borrower first’ lender, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nathan Kenny to data & technology director. With an impressive career in data & technology spanning twenty years, Nathan joins Roma from Tandem Bank where he was head of data. He will be advancing Roma’s data, systems and CRM strategy in line […]
