Catalyst Property Finance makes two new hires

Stuart Heavens has been appointed as national business development manager and James Parnall as credit analyst.

Catalyst Property Finance makes two new hires

Catalyst Property Finance has appointed its first business development manager (BDM) and an additional senior underwriter.

Stuart Heavens has been appointed as national business development manager and James Parnall as credit analyst (both pictured).

Chris Fairfax, chief executive at Catalyst Property Finance, said: “Brokers are incredibly important to our business and appointing Stuart as Catalyst’s first BDM forms part of our commitment to maximizing broker relationships with product training and enquiry support in the field.

"In 2020, we are planning a number of exciting product launches; Stuart will help to roll out these products to brokers nationwide.

"Stuart comes from a lending background, having worked previously for a leading Building Society.

"He is incredibly well thought of and will be an asset to our company."

"As we grow our business development function and increase our incoming enquiry pipeline, we must ensure we maintain our excellent customer service levels and quick turnaround times.

"James Parnall joins us as a career underwriter, having worked for some of the UK’s biggest finance companies across the South Coast.

"I am delighted to welcome someone of James’ calibre to the team.”

Heavens said of his appointment: “I met with Chris, he explained the history and growth trajectory of Catalyst so far, and I was excited at the thought of being able to join the Catalyst revolution and play my part in their growth.”

Parnall added: “I’m excited to join Catalyst.

"They are a young, entrepreneurial company who put great service at the centre of their business model.

"They have established a strong credit team and I’m looking forward to helping the business grow to the next level.”