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LiveMore Appoints Charles Roe as Industry Adviser

Specialist lender LiveMore has appointed Charles Roe as industry adviser in both commercially and consumer-focused roles. Roe brings experience in financial regulation, mortgage lending, and public policy to the position.

Roe most recently served as director of mortgages at UK Finance, where he led the organisation’s mortgage policy and regulatory agenda during the Covid-19 pandemic. His previous roles include head of department for mortgages and mutuals at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as well as senior leadership positions at Nottingham Building Society, Grant Thornton UK, and the economic crime department of the City of London Police.

LiveMore’s CEO, Leon Diamond, stated that Roe’s expertise and understanding of relevant policy will help the company continue to focus on serving borrowers who may not meet traditional high-street lenders’ criteria, particularly those in mid- and later life. The company aims to make mortgages more flexible and accessible for these groups.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, LiveMore’s appointment of Roe signals a continued focus on developing mortgage products that address the needs of midlife and later-life borrowers. This may impact the types of tenants and landlords entering the market, as well as the financial planning considerations for property professionals.