Simon Chapman joins Lendco

Chapman was previously with Investec Private Bank, Commercial Acceptances and Amicus Property Finance.

Simon Chapman joins Lendco

Specialist lender Lendco has hired Simon Chapman (pictured) as relationship director with a view to developing its bridging proposition.

Chapman was previously with Investec Private Bank, Commercial Acceptances and Amicus Property Finance, where he specialised in finding bespoke funding solutions for short-term property finance.

Chapman said: “I am delighted to join the Lendco team. They have ambitious plans and are backed by well-respected investors. They have made significant progress in a short space of time and I look forward to helping them shape their bridging and distribution proposition.”

Simon Knight, managing director of Lendco, added: “We are extremely pleased that Simon is joining us. He has plenty of experience and will shape the strategy for our bridging business, and distribution generally. We have achieved a lot in less than a year, and Simon’s appointment signals our ambition within the bridging and specialist lending market.”

Lendco launched last year, offering specialist buy-to-let and bridging finance products, and has kept distribution tight with a limited number of introducers on its panel.