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Welcome to what is now the fourth Specialist Finance Introducer Awards Winners Supplement, brought to you by the team behind Mortgage Introducer. This year saw us join together once more to recognise, reward and celebrate the best and brightest of the UK specialist finance sector; individuals and businesses who are pushing boundaries, breaking down barriers and resetting the dial with innovation and professionalism. “We look Over 20,000 votes were forward to cast across a vast array of nominees as you, the people welcoming you who make this sector a success, put forward the all back again brightest and best of the next year” short-term finance industry for recognition. On Friday 28 June, the UK specialist finance industry gathered at Madison in London’s St Paul’s for an afternoon of good weather, great food and drink and even better company. At the awards, presented by comedian Geoff Norcott, we celebrated the best of the best and named 28 outstanding winners who represent the very best of what this exciting sector has to offer. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to all our worthy winners. As we go into the final months of 2019 we look back at those recognised at this year’s awards and celebrate their achievements. We also look forward to another strong year for the specialist finance sector. Plans are already underway for the Specialist Finance Introducer Awards 2020 and we can’t wait to bring you a bigger, better and glitzier event next year. In closing we’d also like to thank everyone who voted, judged, sponsored and participated this year and helped make the awards such a success. We look forward to welcoming you all back again next year for the Specialist Finance Introducer Awards 2020.

The winners 5 Specialist Buy-to-Let Lender of the Year 7 Bridging Lender of the Year 9 Development Lender of the Year 11 Commercial Lender of the Year 13 Secured Loan Lender of the Year 15 Bridging Distributor of the Year 17 Commercial Distributor of the Year 19 Secured Loan Distributor of the Year 21 Conveyancer of the Year 23 Surveyor of the Year 25 Legal Firm of the Year 27 Insurance Provider of the Year 29 Product Innovation of the Year 31 Best Use of Technology 32 Event Photos Looking back at the event 35 Best Use of Marketing 37 Specialist Finance Broker of the Year 39 Buy-to-Let Broker of the Year 41 Bridging Broker of the Year 43 Development Finance Broker of the Year 45 Commercial Broker of the Year 47 Secured Loan Broker of the Year 49 Best Broker: Sole Trader of the Year 51 London Broker of the Year 53 Best Newcomer: Individual or Firm 55 Public Speaker of the Year 57 BDM/Relationship Manager of the Year 59 Service to the Industry Award 61 Specialist Finance Business of the Year 62 Guest Photos The who’s who of the Awards

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Roger Morris, director of sales, Precise Mortgages, said:

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which, following all of the recent changes to the buy-to-let market, ensures our range of products continues to remain as accessible as ever.”

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Sundeep Patel, head of London intermediaries, Together, said:

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We’re delighted to win in not one but two categories this year. As ever, the awards attracted many worthy nominees, so we’re

really pleased for this vote of confidence in Together’s bridging and commercial finance offering.”

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DEVELOPMENT LENDER OF THE YEAR UNITED TRUST BANK

Paul Turton, head of sales, development ﬁnance, United Trust Bank, said:

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We provide the kind of service brokers and housebuilders are looking for in these uncertain times; a lender which is

knowledgeable, dependable and supporting of SME developers. Winning this award is a great achievement and recognises the hard work and commitment shown by the team.”

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COMMERCIAL LENDER OF THE YEAR TOGETHER

Sundeep Patel, head of London intermediaries, Together, said:

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We are delighted to win Commercial Lender of the Year. This marks a duo of wins for us this year and is a tribute to the hard

work of our colleagues across Together as we continue to grow our highly successful business.”

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SECURED LOAN LENDER OF THE YEAR PRECISE MORTGAGES

Jamie Pritchard, head of sales, Precise Mortgages, said:

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It’s an honour to be named as Specialist Finance Introducer’s Secured Loan Lender of the Year. It’s been a strong year for

the secured loan market and we’re determined to help continue that trend in 2019 and beyond.”

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BRIDGING DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR BRIGHTSTAR FINANCIAL

William Lloyd, director of operations, Brightstar Financial, said:

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We are delighted to once again win this award, for the fourth consecutive year! It is testament to the great work of our team

across our offices that they are consistently seen as providing great service to our intermediary partners and clients alike. Thank you to everyone who voted Brightstar!”

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COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR CRYSTAL SPECIALIST FINANCE

Kris Corns, operations director, Crystal Specialist Finance said:

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We were absolutely delighted to win Commercial Distributor of the Year at Friday’s 2019 Specialist Finance Introducer

Awards. These awards are not only a testament to the continued hard work of the team, but that the market recognises our experience and expertise. Thank you to everyone that voted for us.”

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SECURED LOAN DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR BRIGHTSTAR FINANCIAL

Darren Perry, head of second charge mortgages, Brightstar Financial, said:

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It was a pleasure to collect this award in what was a highly competitive category and is recognition of the amazing team

we have back at HQ – I would like to thank everyone who voted for our team! We love what we do, and this is a great award to win!”

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CONVEYANCER OF THE YEAR LIGHTFOOTS SOLICITORS

Joe Middleton, senior partner, Lightfoots Solicitors, said:

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In such a thriving sector where competition to deliver conveyancing services to the highest level is so fierce we are

proud to receive this Best Conveyancer recognition for the second year running. It is fitting reward for the efforts given by the team throughout the year.”

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SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR METROPOLIS

Melinda McMahon, operations director, Metropolis Surveyors, said:

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We are delighted to win this award as it is voted for by our industry. Our team in the office and the surveyors in the field

are the ones that make sure we deliver on our main objectives of service and quality so to be recognised by our peers for this, is really rewarding.”

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LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR BRIGHTSTONE LAW

Michelle Rosen, partner/compliance oﬃcer for legal practice, Brightstone Law, said:

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We are absolutely delighted to have won the Best Legal Firm award at this year’s SFI Awards. To be recognised as the best

law firm in the industry is such an honour and a true testament to all the hard work and commitment of the firm and its staff. Thank you so much to everyone that voted for us.”

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INSURANCE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR LEGAL & GENERAL

Lindsay Millership, B2B marketing consultant, Legal & General, said:

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We are absolutely delighted to have won Insurance Provider of the Year and would like to thank Specialist Finance

Introducer. The win reflects the hard work that the team at Legal & General have put into developing our GI Intermediary proposition over the recent months”

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PRODUCT INNOVATION OF THE YEAR ASSETZ CAPITAL

Damien Druce, director of intermediaries, Assetz Capital, said:

“

It was an absolute pleasure to collect the Best Product Innovation accolade at this year’s SFI Awards. We work hard

to develop our products, making them fit for today’s fast-moving market and to have this recognised was a proud moment for everyone at Assetz Capital.”

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BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE BANK

Nicola Firth, chief executive, Knowledge Bank, said:

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We started with the aims to not only help brokers save time when placing cases, but to allow lenders to showcase their

criteria and win more business - this is our 10th award in less than two years of launching, so thanks to everyone who voted.”

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SPECIALIST FINANCE BROKER OF THE YEAR CRYSTAL SPECIALIST FINANCE

Kris Corns, operations director, Crystal Specialist Finance, said:

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BUY-TO-LET BROKER OF THE YEAR DYNAMO

Ying Tan, founder and chief executive, Dynamo, said:

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William Lloyd, director of operations, Brightstar Financial, said:

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This is now the second second time we have won this award! We are truly thankful to everyone who voted for us and to the

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DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BROKER OF THE YEAR SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

Mark Harris, chief executive, SPF Private Clients, said:

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Kris Corns, operations director, Crystal Specialist Finance, said:

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expertise in this particular sector, so to win Commercial Broker of the Year was a fantastic achievement. Thank you to all who voted for us.”

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SECURED LOANS BROKER OF THE YEAR LOANS WAREHOUSE

Matt Tristram, co-founder and director, Loans Warehouse, said:

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BEST BROKER: SOLE TRADER OF THE YEAR PHIL MABB, BRIDGEDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY FINANCE LTD

Phill Mabb, director, Bridge Development, said:

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Whilst I am obviously properly made up to have won this is not about me. I merely represent the unheard voices of the large

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Rachel Geddes, business principal, Global Mortgage Managment, said:

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To be shortlisted alone for best London Broker was an honour and to win on the day was fantastic. This category had such

strong candidates who each in their own right deserved to be shortlisted. I am delighted to have won.”

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BEST NEWCOMER: INDIVIDUAL OR FIRM CAPITAL B PROPERTY FINANCE

Collected by Richard Deacon on behalf of Capital B

Andre Bartlett, director, Capital B Property Finance, said:

“

We are delighted to have won. It has topped off a great year to win our first award. We have doubled in size since inception

and business has never been better. This is the first of many, but this award will always be the one we treasure the most!”

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PUBLIC SPEAKER OF THE YEAR PAUL BRETT, LANDBAY

Paul Brett, managing director, intermediaries, Landbay, said:

“

I’m delighted to win such a prestigious award. This reflects the hard work that the whole team at Landbay have put in in

creating an environment which I can talk about with passion and positivity.”

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BDM/RELATIONSHIP MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRISTIAN GUGOLZ, MTF

Christian Gugolz, business development manager, MTF, said:

“

“I am absolutely delighted and humbled to have won Relationship Manager of the Year. It was a very proud moment

for me and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.”

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WINNER

SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD BENSON HERSCH, ASTL

Benson Hersch, chief executive, ASTL, said:

“

I’m delighted to have won this award, and somewhat humbled. I’ve really enjoyed the last seven years, working with many interesting

and impressive individuals in the community. We have achieved a lot with the ASTL, for which I have our members and board members to thank. This award recognises their hard work, as much as mine, as well as the growing reputation of the bridging industry” www.mortgageintroducer.com www.specialistfinanceintroducer.com

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SPECIALIST FINANCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR PRECISE MORTGAGES

Collected by Dan Watson and Chris Dolan of Precise Mortgages

Alan Cleary, managing director, Precise Mortgages, said:

“

“It’s fantastic to win this award for the second year in a row. Since our launch in 2010, we’ve dedicated ourselves to

being recognised as the specialist lender of choice, and designing innovative and original products which help brokers offer solutions to customers who have been underserved by high street lenders.”

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PR that is data-driven is crafted by experts

delivers commercial value City Road Comms is a PR agency that specialises in using research, data and expertly crafted content to secure amazing media coverage for our clients. In June 2019 alone we secured an average of 13 pieces of coverage for each of our clients, which are primarily companies in the property, finance and investment sectors.

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Collected by Jamie Pritchard on behalf of Roselle Allsop

Roselle Allsop, associate director of marketing, Precise Mortgages said:

“

It’s a real compliment to win this award. We’ve got some exciting new things planned for 2019 and we’re looking

forward to unveiling them in the coming months.”

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SPECIALIST FINANCE BROKER OF THE YEAR CRYSTAL SPECIALIST FINANCE

Kris Corns, operations director, Crystal Specialist Finance, said:

“

To end an unbelievable day, we were also awarded Specialist Finance Broker of the Year and this underlines the breadth of

specialist finance options aligned with the service we offer brokers. Thank you to all who voted for us, including the judges. It means a

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BUY-TO-LET BROKER OF THE YEAR DYNAMO

Ying Tan, founder and chief executive, Dynamo, said:

“

I am thrilled to be bringing this award back to the team for the third year in a row! We’ve had an exciting 2019 so far as the

company has undergone a rebrand and introduced new technology to benefit our clients. This is a great reward for everyone’s hard work and continued dedication.”

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BRIDGING BROKER OF THE YEAR BRIGHTSTAR FINANCIAL

William Lloyd, director of operations, Brightstar Financial, said:

“

This is now the second second time we have won this award! We are truly thankful to everyone who voted for us and to the

judges who supported us in winning this award. We are proud to be amongst the finalists for this award and be its eventual winners.”

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DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BROKER OF THE YEAR SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

Mark Harris, chief executive, SPF Private Clients, said:

“

Thank you to everyone who voted for SPF Private Clients, we were delighted to pick up the Development Finance Broker

of the Year Award. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our specialist mortgage brokers who continue to offer bespoke funding solutions for their clients.’’

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COMMERCIAL BROKER OF THE YEAR CRYSTAL SPECIALIST FINANCE

Kris Corns, operations director, Crystal Specialist Finance, said:

“

Our first award of the afternoon made it an amazing 2019 awards for us at the outset and we pride ourselves on our

expertise in this particular sector, so to win Commercial Broker of the Year was a fantastic achievement. Thank you to all who voted for us.”

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SECURED LOANS BROKER OF THE YEAR LOANS WAREHOUSE

Matt Tristram, co-founder and director, Loans Warehouse, said:

“

We are delighted to retain our SFI Secured Loan Broker of the Year award. We are making huge developements in bridging and

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BEST BROKER: SOLE TRADER OF THE YEAR PHIL MABB, BRIDGEDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY FINANCE LTD

Phill Mabb, director, BridgeDevelopment, said:

“

Whilst I am obviously properly made up to have won this is not about me. I merely represent the unheard voices of the large

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LONDON BROKER OF THE YEAR RACHEL GEDDES, GLOBAL MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT

Collected by Annette Billard on behalf of Rachel Geddes

Rachel Geddes, business principal, Global Mortgage Managment, said:

“

To be shortlisted alone for best London Broker was an honour and to win on the day was fantastic. This category had such

strong candidates who each in their own right deserved to be shortlisted. I am delighted to have won.”

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WINNER

BEST NEWCOMER: INDIVIDUAL OR FIRM CAPITAL B PROPERTY FINANCE

Collected by Richard Deacon on behalf of Capital B

Andre Bartlett, director, Capital B Property Finance, said:

“

We are delighted to have won. It has topped off a great year to win our first award. We have doubled in size since inception

and business has never been better. This is the first of many, but this award will always be the one we treasure the most!”

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PUBLIC SPEAKER OF THE YEAR PAUL BRETT, LANDBAY

Paul Brett, managing director, intermediaries, Landbay, said:

“

I’m delighted to win such a prestigious award. This reflects the hard work that the whole team at Landbay have put in in

creating an environment which I can talk about with passion and positivity.”

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WINNER

BDM/RELATIONSHIP MANAGER OF THE YEAR CHRISTIAN GUGOLZ, MTF

Christian Gugolz, business development manager, MTF, said:

“

“I am absolutely delighted and humbled to have won Relationship Manager of the Year. It was a very proud moment

for me and I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.”

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WINNER

SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD BENSON HERSCH, ASTL

Benson Hersch, chief executive, ASTL, said:

“

I’m delighted to have won this award, and somewhat humbled. I’ve really enjoyed the last seven years, working with many interesting

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WINNER

SPECIALIST FINANCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR PRECISE MORTGAGES

Collected by Dan Watson and Chris Dolan of Precise Mortgages

Alan Cleary, managing director, Precise Mortgages, said:

“

“It’s fantastic to win this award for the second year in a row. Since our launch in 2010, we’ve dedicated ourselves to

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