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20 March 2017

UK specialist lender Step One Finance Limited (“Step One”) has officially launched its online broker portal and has also made a number of key appointments.

After trialling its new origination system with a number of brokers it has now been released to all intermediaries.

The portal gives advisors the ability to get a quick decision in principle, coupled with allowing brokers to process applications easier and also track their status.

However, Step One has importantly retained its well respected flexibility in the decision making process and so enabling underwriters to make sensible and individual case assessments.

Steve Khan, Head of Commercial Development, commented: “This a major step forward in improving the broker and customer journey and enhancing our proposition to a wider market.”

Step One also announced that Tom Nelson has been appointed as BDM for the North of England and Scotland. Tom has over 15 years’ experience in Second charge lending and the mortgage industry, most recently he was at Gopher Money, although he has experience in sales, underwriting and compliance.

In addition, Jamie Goddard, Paul Terzulli and Mustafa Hussain have all been promoted to Underwriting Team Leaders and Afsheen Mahomed has recently joined the Underwriting Department.

Martin Porter, Head of Lending added: “These are all important additions and promotions to the Step One team in an exciting period of growth for the Company.”

Any general questions or enquiries should be directed to Martin Porter at 01483 661 103. Steve Khan can be reached at 01483 661 120.