Lankey joined Afin Bank during its launch phase last year as director of credit before becoming national sales director earlier this year.
In that role, he oversaw the expansion of the lender’s sales team, including the appointment of new business development managers.
As chief commercial officer, Lankey will help shape the bank’s growth strategy as it targets borrowers underserved by mainstream lenders, including self employed applicants, borrowers with multiple income streams, qualified professionals, high net worth individuals and foreign nationals working in the UK.
Lankey has more than 35 years’ experience across credit, operations and commercial roles in the mortgage sector, with a particular focus on the intermediary market.
He has also been involved in the launch or early stages of six banks and lenders, including Aldermore, and previously served as chief executive of the NACFB.
Lankey said: “Afin Bank is needed more now than ever as the bigger providers become even more restrictive with their affordability criteria, leaving many customers struggling to find a lender that understands their circumstances and can offer them the kind of mortgage they need.
“This is the perfect opportunity to bring all my experience and expertise together to help brokers support their clients by offering the right mortgage products, personalised underwriting and high standards of customer service.”
Jason Oakley, chief executive officer at Afin Bank, added: “Rob’s knowledge of mortgage lending and his understanding of the needs of both our broker partners and our customers has been vital in helping get Afin to where we are today.
“I am delighted that he has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer because it reflects his hard work so far and means he will continue to help shape the bank and drive our lending forward as Afin continues to grow.”
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