Word On The Street appoints first broker as part of wider growth strategy

19 August 2025

Specialist property finance brokerage Word On The Street is proud to announce the appointment of Ben Hartley (pictured) as Specialist Mortgage Broker.

Ben will operate under the banner of Word On The Street, benefitting from the award-winning firm’s infrastructure, experience, and impressive track record.

Word On The Street is set to open its doors to property finance introducers who would like to grow, develop, and increase revenue potential within unregulated lending.

Along with the highest level of service, the team’s impressive specialist knowledge and extensive lender network deliver real value to brokers and borrowers.

Ben and Michael met while working at real estate lender Together, where Ben held a direct sales role across buy-to-let, bridging, commercial and development finance. He has also worked at Lowry Capital and Stretton Capital.

Given his background in lending and underwriting, as a broker Ben brings a deep understanding of how a deal is received by a funding partner, pre-empting those requirements to smooth the borrower journey.

Ben comments:

“I have honed a skillset that focuses on the expert assessment of cases at the outset, including exit viability, and use that to save clients time and money, as well as manage expectations.

“Michael and the team have empowered me to make this career move, safe in the knowledge that I have the absolute best support and foundation.

“Word On The Street’s emphasis on longevity in lending is one that aligns with my own, and I am excited about the future of the business and my role in it.”

Michael Street, Founding Partner, says:

“Growing Word On The Street has always been the intention, and we have wider plans to create a ‘Community’ where brokers, lenders, and customers can connect, share knowledge, and access opportunities that drive better outcomes for everyone involved.

“Bringing Ben into the team will enable us to explore this mutual value-add and continue our non-standard approach to growth and success.

“I’ve known Ben for a few years, and I am confident that he is an important part of our bid to revolutionise the role of the broker, thereby improving borrower outcomes generally.”

Word On The Street recently appointed Jack Medlicott as Partner, a specialist property solicitor with over 10 years’ experience working with private lenders, banks, and HNWs.