The Society of Mortgage Professionals (SMP) has announced Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries and Scottish Widows Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, as its newest board member.
Amanda is a great advocate of the intermediary market, having built a career in the mortgage industry that spans more than 26 years. Her career in the sector started as a mortgage broker, and she has since filled a variety of senior roles across several of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders. Amanda brings the insight to support mortgage brokers in delivering excellent customer outcomes, and the depth of knowledge to support meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships between lenders and brokers.
Amanda Bryden said: “I am really pleased to be joining the board of the Society of Mortgage Professionals. The mortgage market is complex and dynamic, and the Society works tirelessly to support mortgage professionals in the continued development of their knowledge and skills. Ensuring we work to the highest professional standards to meet the needs of mortgage borrowers across the country is a value that both I and the Society care deeply about. I look forward to bringing my experience to the board to help further strengthen the insight and support on offer and increase the profile of the great work the Society does.”
Carlos Thibaut, Chair of the Society of Mortgage Professionals, said: “We are delighted to welcome Amanda Bryden to the SMP Board. Amanda holds an impressive breadth of experience in the mortgage industry that will undoubtedly complement the existing strength of the SMP Board. We look forward to working alongside Amanda, and wish her every success in the role.”
