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GB Bank Appoints Asim Shirwani to Lead New Bridging Team

GB Bank has appointed Asim Shirwani to head its newly established bridging team. Victoria Mahy has also joined the team as business development manager.

Shirwani will take on a market-facing role focused on expanding GB Bank’s bridging business and supporting its wider lending proposition. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in both bank and non-bank lending, including work in short-term bridging finance and longer-term property finance. His previous senior roles include positions at Hilco Real Estate Finance, Cynergy Bank, Lendhub, and Metro Bank.

Victoria Mahy, the new business development manager, has experience in specialist finance and supporting intermediaries with complex transactions. The creation of this specialist bridging team is part of GB Bank’s strategy to grow its presence in the bridging market and strengthen support for brokers and borrowers seeking fast, flexible funding solutions.

Pankaj Thukral, chief lending officer at GB Bank, stated that both Shirwani and Mahy bring extensive experience in specialist property finance and have a strong track record in the bridging sector. The bank aims to build on its momentum and continue expanding its presence in this area.

This development is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks as it signals increased activity and potential funding options in the property finance and bridging loan market.