Loans Warehouse Gears Up for 2026 with Strategic Hires and Expansion
20 November 2025
Loans Warehouse, a leading specialist in bridging and second charge lending, is stepping up its growth strategy after a strong year-to-date performance with today’s announcement that they have recruited 11 new employees in the last six weeks to aid strategic expansion in 2026 along with leadership appointments as they gear up for big growth plans in 2026
The firm has significantly strengthened its team, recruiting 11 new employees in the last six weeks across key areas of the business, with two additional hires planned before the end of the year. This expansion has been spearheaded by the appointment of Lesley White as Loans Warehouse’s first full-time Head of HR & Recruitment, a strategic move designed to attract, retain, and develop top talent as the company prepares for a high-growth 2026.
Internally, the business has also invested in leadership, promoting Simon Ross to Head of Underwriting, where he will oversee a new streamline underwriting system to improve efficiencies and customer service, and Sarah Walters to Head of Internal Sales, where she manages the mortgage advisers’ team and ensures the highest standards of customer advice. These changes create a stronger, more agile leadership structure, allowing co-founders Matt Tristram and Sam Busfield to take a more strategic role, focusing on partnerships, product innovation, and business expansion. Together, this combination of new talent and experienced leadership positions Loans Warehouse to scale efficiently, meet growing market demand, and deliver an elevated level of service across bridging and second-charge lending. Loans Warehouse has also strengthened its industry credentials, being named Best Secured Loan Broker at the Financial Reporter Awards, What Mortgage Awards, and Moneyfacts Awards in 2025, while winning Best Quality Packager for the second year at the National Mortgage Awards – Second Charge. The firm is also shortlisted for the Mortgage Introducer Awards and has recently joined the L&G Referral-Pro panel, with further partnerships expected in the coming months.
The second charge market is showing strong growth. In July 2025, new business lending reached £201 million breaking the £200 million barrier for the first time since the credit crunch nearly two decades ago, with 12-month figures up 24% year-on-year, demonstrating a favourable environment for Loans Warehouse’s expansion plans.
Matt Tristram, Co-Founder & Director, Loans Warehouse, said:
“We are investing in people, leadership, technology and infrastructure now so that when 2026 arrives, we can capitalise on market momentum and deliver even more for our clients and partners.”
About Loans Warehouse
Loans Warehouse is a specialist broker and packager for bridging and second charge loans, providing tailored financing solutions with trusted service and expert underwriting. Co-founded by Matt Tristram and Sam Busfield, the company is focused on sustainable growth and industry-leading standards.
