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 service delivery, operational strength and intermediary relationships as it scales its business to meet rising demand in the property lending market.
The new team members, who have all started in the past month, are:
- Isabel Robbins, Case Manager
- Declan Henry, Case Packager
- Ethan Hagel, Internal Monitoring Surveyor
- Eleanor Kenworthy, Case Manager
- Fay Cripps, Case Manager
- Jonathan Clarke-Quirk, Business Development Executive
These appointments span core areas of the business including case management, packaging, surveying and business development, reinforcing Roma’s operational and origination capabilities as it continues to support brokers, investors and developers nationwide.
The growth in headcount comes on the back of several recent product launches, including the Revolving Credit Facility – a flexible new funding solution designed for property professionals – alongside enhancements to Roma’s FLOW and GROW product ranges, which offer reduced rates on bridging finance and increased LTVs on development finance respectively.
Scott Marshall, Founder and Managing Director of Roma Finance, commented:
“We’ve had a phenomenal start to 2025, delivering a record first quarter and launching some of the most exciting product innovations in our history to date. The expansion of our team is a direct response to the increasing demand we’re seeing from brokers and customers, and we’re delighted to welcome this latest group of talented professionals into the business.
“Their expertise and energy will help us continue to scale while maintaining the high service levels and personal approach that Roma is known for. This combined with our capacity and flexibility for funding, as well as significant investment in technology and innovation, continues to strengthen our growth and strong foundations for the future.”
Roma Finance provides funding from £75,000 to £3 million for small to medium-sized property developers, landlords and investors. Its lending portfolio includes short-term bridging, refurbishment, auction finance, developer exit products, and development funding – alongside specialist 5-year Buy-to-Let loans.
