London Credit strengthens team with new hires
London Credit has strengthened its team with the recruitment of three new team hires.
Jake McCausland has joined London Credit to lead the lender’s planned expansion into development lending, which is expected to launch later this year. Jake brings invaluable expertise to the team, having held roles previously at lenders including Wellesley Finance and Fiduciam.
Wesley Hawthorn has joined London Credit as a Senior Business Development Manager to support the lender in establishing its development finance division and expanding its market presence. Wesley has a robust background in property finance, having held roles at lenders including Lendinvest, Lendhub, and Fiduciam.
Drena Gashi has joined London Credit as a Senior Business Development Manager. Originally from New York City, Drena brings a diverse and rich background in finance, having held a number of roles
spanning global institutions like JP Morgan Chase and various specialist lenders in the UK. Her proficiency in commercial and residential lending, investments, property transactions, and client relationship management makes her a vital addition to the team.
London Credit currently provides bridging loans from £100k to £3.5m on residential, commercial and semi-commercial properties in London, the South East and major cities, with terms from three to 18 months. Loans can be used for a range of circumstances, including product refurbishment, auction finance and capital raising. The maximum LTV on commercial and semi-commercial loans is 70% LTV.
Marios Theophanous, Credit Manager at London Credit, says:
“We are delighted to welcome Jake, Wesley, and Drena to the London Credit team. Their exceptional backgrounds and proven track records in the finance industry signal our ongoing growth and ambition in the UK bridging and development market. With their expertise, we are confident in our ability to expand our service offerings and deliver even greater value to our clients. This is an exciting time for London Credit, and we look forward to the contributions our new team members will make in driving our success.”
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