LendInvest announces Darrell Walker as managing director of mortgages
LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a technology-backed specialist lender, has announced the hiring of Darrell Walker as managing director for Mortgages.
In this role, Darrell will spearhead the company’s mortgage division. His immediate focus will be on optimising LendInvest’s mortgage product mix to ensure offerings are highly competitive, differentiated, and keenly aligned with borrower needs.
Additionally, Darrell will lead efforts to deepen engagement across the broker community, enhance borrower retention and refine acquisition strategies to drive long-term commercial growth.
Darrell joins at a pivotal moment in LendInvest’s growth trajectory, following the recent launch of a semi-commercial buy-to-let (BTL) proposition designed to help UK property professionals diversify their portfolios with high-value assets.
The specialist lender enters into its new chapter backed by exceptional financial momentum, having delivered a record £1.44bn in annual loan originations, a 17% increase from the previous financial year.
Commenting on the new role, John Eastgate, chief commercial officer at LendInvest, said: “It really is a pivotal moment here at LendInvest as we enter into this next phase from a position of strength.
Darrell is a statement hire for LendInvest. He is well-respected in the industry, and as a leader he will bring a depth of experience and strategic awareness to the team. His arrival reinforces our commitment to the long-term and sustainable growth of our broker-led business model.
We’re coming off a record-breaking year for new lending, and we’re continuing to introduce new offerings like semi-commercial buy-to-let. As the market evolves, we need to continue to tell our story through delivering competitive and reliable solutions that meet the changing needs of borrowers and property investors.”
Commenting on his appointment, Darrell Walker said: “What drew me to LendInvest was the company culture, market-leading technology and the fantastic team doing innovative work.
In today’s evolving market, brokers and their clients need speed, flexibility, and absolute certainty that a lender will deliver on. LendInvest is exceptionally well-placed to make the mortgage process simple for everyone.
While LendInvest is respected in the industry, our broad proposition makes us sort of a ‘best-kept secret’, and I’m looking forward to changing that. My priority is to continue to build lasting broker relationships and ensure more intermediaries across England, Scotland and Wales have the opportunity to experience our service and expertise firsthand.”