Hampshire Trust Bank names new head of distribution for development finance

Hampshire Trust Bank has recently announced the appointment of Scott Apps as the Head of Distribution within its Development Finance division. This new role has been established with the specific goal of expanding the Bank’s share of the development finance market and overseeing its intermediary partners.

With ten years of experience in the specialist finance field, Scott Apps joined HTB’s development finance division in December 2021 as a Business Development Director. In his new position, he will be tasked with enhancing the Bank’s proposition and ensuring high service levels for its brokers and their clients. This includes the responsibility of growing the market share and presence of the Bank through brokers and intermediary relationships.

Scott Apps expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am thrilled to take on this new position as we continue to increase our market share and presence through our brokers and intermediary relationships. This presents an exciting challenge for us, and we are confident that we can maintain the delivery of quality lending and market-leading service to our intermediary partners and, most importantly, to ensure the development of quality homes and projects across the country.”

Alex Upton, Managing Director of Development Finance at Hampshire Trust Bank, also provided insight on the new appointment, emphasizing the significance of distribution as a key focal point for the Bank as it aims to expand its development finance lending and distribution footprint. He expressed confidence in Scott Apps’ ability to build strong relationships with key partners and expand both the proposition and HTB’s market share in the development finance space, while maintaining the high levels of service for which the Bank is known.

The appointment of Scott Apps as the Head of Distribution for Development Finance underscores Hampshire Trust Bank’s commitment to expanding its market share and presence in the development finance sector. With Scott’s wealth of experience and expertise, the Bank aims to further enhance its intermediary partnerships and deliver quality lending services to its clients.

This strategic move by Hampshire Trust Bank demonstrates the Bank’s dedication to providing excellent financial solutions and maintaining strong relationships with its intermediary partners. As the Bank continues to make significant strides in the development finance market, the appointment of Scott Apps comes at a crucial time and is expected to further strengthen the Bank’s position in the industry.