Marc Gilmour joins as complex lending director and Dean Thomson as commercial director, bringing over 45 years of combined experience in commercial finance and specialist lending from previous commercial banking and brokering roles.

They join managing director Alistair Ewing, operations director Murray Ewing and finance director Elaine Ewing in supporting the company’s growth trajectory. 

Mr Ewing said: “Being able to attract high quality people like Marc and Dean is testament to how far our business has already progressed.

“Their onboarding greatly enhances the user experience for all of our stakeholders, including lenders, referral partners and of course end user clients. The appointments will allow us to significantly grow our lending footprint and totally supports our ambitious growth plans.”

The Lending Channel has been supporting individuals and businesses with finance solutions since 2010, with specialisms including; second-charge mortgages, equity release, commercial finance, short-term loans, development finance, buy-to-let mortgages and cashflow funding.

According to recent analysis from Knight Frank, investment volumes in Scotland’s commercial property market increased by 30% year-on-year in 2024, driven mainly by interest rate reductions and a decisive election result. The Lending Channel see this space as a great opportunity to support business owners, investors and developers, ensuring that they get expert advice and support throughout the borrowing journey. 

Commenting on his appointment Mr Thomson said: “I have known Alistair and the team at The Lending Channel for many years and have always admired the fantastic reputation that they have across the industry.

“I am delighted to be involved in helping them to expand on the commercial side of the business. With interest rates expected to reduce this year, market confidence growing and the emergence of more lenders in to the Scottish market, the stars are aligning for us to support many business owners with their ambitions.”

Like many other industries, the financial services market is becoming increasingly digital. The Lending Channel are adapting to these demands by working closely with their IT provider to streamline the application process and enhance the experience for their clients.

Mr Gilmour added: “It is a privilege to be part of such an established brokerage within the Scottish finance space. With ambitious growth plans, we are working on some exciting changes to enhance the client experience and support both local and national SMEs with their business goals.”