Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Mike Sharp as business development manager for the Midlands.
Sharp (pictured) joins the lender with a background that spans brokerage, portfolio ownership and structured property advisory work, bringing experience aligned to the demands of professional investors and developers active in bridging and short-term finance.
In his new role, he will focus on supporting key broker relationships across the Midlands, working closely with established intermediary partners and maintaining continuity on strategically important accounts.
Prior to joining Hampshire Trust Bank, Sharp worked as a mortgage broker before moving into senior sales and advisory roles within national broker firms. More recently, he operated independently as a consultant, advising property investors, capital managers and sellers on portfolio strategy, deal sourcing and structured finance.
He has also built and managed his own investment portfolio, including buy-to-let, HMOs, refurbishment projects and commercial-to-residential schemes, giving him direct exposure to the practical realities of funding complex property transactions.
Commenting on his appointment, Sharp says: “I’ve spent my career on all sides of the table – advising, borrowing, delivering and exiting property projects. That experience gives me a strong appreciation of what professional investors and developers really need from a lender: clarity, speed, consistency and a genuine understanding of risk.
“Hampshire Trust Bank has a clear appetite to support the specialist end of the market, and I’m excited to work with our key accounts to help them thrive as funding requirements become more technical and nuanced.”
Andrea Glasgow, sales director at Hampshire Trust Bank, adds: “Mike brings experience that is highly relevant to the role he is stepping into. He understands the broker environment and the importance of long-term relationships, and he brings a practical perspective shaped by direct involvement in portfolio lending and investment activity.
“His appointment strengthens our ability to support key broker relationships across the Midlands with consistency, accessibility and clear decision making.”
