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Burke has held previous roles at Crystal Specialist Finance, Metro Bank and Connells Group.

The lender has replaced its 70% LTV products with a 75% LTV range as part of the changes.

The lender has hired a regional account manager, proposition and delivery manager, and sourcing and distribution manager.

The trio will further boost new business across bridging, development and commercial products. 

West One has appointed Sam Pettit as regional account manager for short-term finance (North), covering England and Scotland as part of its expansion in the northern property market.

Lending is based on vacant possession market value and not the standard 180-day figure.

West One has joined the Mortgage Intelligence lender panel.

West One has streamlined its product range and broadened its credit criteria.

The new appointments further strengthen West One’s bridging and development finance units.

The widening of credit criteria will enable more landlords to access the range where they have minor credit blips.