Buy-to-let lender, Landbay, has announced the appointment of Scott Phillips as a new national account manager, strengthening its national accounts team as it expands its distribution reach.

Phillips joins Landbay with 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, much of it spent working in national accounts and in roles involving the management and development of sales teams. Most recently, he worked with Saffron for Intermediaries as an intermediary sales manager, having previously been head of sales at Moda Mortgages, part of Chetwood Bank, and a national account manager at Vida.

In his new role, he will work with Landbay’s network and mortgage club partners, supporting existing relationships and helping the lender reach a wider range of advisers and their landlord clients.

JammJar, the AI-powered operating system for mortgage advice firms, has appointed James Prosser as growth and partnerships director.

Prosser brings more than 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry and was most recently commercial director at mortgage strategy.

He will work closely with Karl Griffin and the JammJar team to grow the business, build partnerships and develop relationships with brokerages, networks, mortgage clubs and the wider industry.

Octane Capital has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a lender member.

Octane Capital is a specialist property lender offering bridging, refurbishment and developer exit finance through the intermediary market. Founded in 2017, the lender has provided more than £2.2bn of finance since inception and was acquired by Aldermore Bank in 2026.

Mortimer Street Capital has structured a £7.1m development exit facility with Recognise Bank, secured against a residential development just south of Bristol. The facility is secured over seven completed units, four of which are sold subject to contract, together with two additional plots currently at damp proof course stage.

The scheme delivers modern living accommodation finished to a high standard throughout, including the latest smart home technology. Each home carries a Zero Bills guarantee for ten years under the Octopus Energy Zero Bills initiative, giving purchasers certainty over energy costs for a decade from completion.

Mortgage and wealth technology provider, Twenty7tec, has partnered with Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) Academy to explore how creative thinking can help address workplace challenges in the financial technology sector. The collaboration saw Twenty7tec employees take part in AUB Academy's inaugural Creative Away Day, held at the university's Bournemouth campus in October, bringing together creative disciplines and practical business challenges in an industry traditionally driven by technology, data and regulation.

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