Somo strengthens North East and Scottish presence with new Relationship Director appointment

06 July 2026

Somo has appointed Jon Durie as Relationship Director, expanding its regional presence in the North East of England and Scotland.

Durie joins from Bridging Finance Solutions, where he worked as a Business Development Manager. He brings 26 years of experience in the mortgage sector, of which almost 20 years have been spent in property development and bridging finance. His previous employers include Davenham Property Finance, BLG Development Finance, Assetz Capital, Aldermore Bank, Glenhawk and Bridging Finance Solutions Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Durie said:

"I'm really excited to be joining Somo and growing our presence across the North East and Scotland. Somo has built a reputation for making complex deals feel straightforward and that's exactly what brokers need. We have the products, the people and the appetite to get deals done, and I'm looking forward to building strong relationships across the region."

About Somo

Award-winning Specialist Bridging and Business Finance | Why make finance difficult

Somo is on a mission to make finding the right alternative finance as normal as applying for a loan from a high street bank but much, much easier. In a world where traditional lending is often slow, rigid and full of red tape, Somo makes getting a loan fast, flexible and straightforward. Its goal is to change perceptions of bridging and non-bank finance, not as a last resort, but as a smart, accessible funding solution for all kinds of borrowers. From landlords to business owners, those with perfect credit to those with more complex profiles, Somo looks for reasons to lend, not decline.

Founded in 2014, Somo has lent more than £500 million to date, with zero capital losses to investors and a team boasting over 300 years of combined experience. Its approach is simple: loans from £27,500 to £3 million, for 1–24 months, across first, second, third and equitable charges. Any credit status is considered and Somo works with self-employed applicants, start-ups, expats, LLPs, limited companies and trusts.

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