Shawbrook Commercial, a specialist lending and savings bank, has named its strategic broker partner – Newport-based Harvey Bowes.

Howard Bowes, managing director of Harvey Bowes, which is based at Clarence House in the city centre, said: “Harvey Bowes offers clients finance options from a wide panel of lenders and we strive to provide the best deal possible for our clients.

“Although our client base covers a broad range, our niche specialist area is working with property investors. Whether investors are looking for residential investments, HMO’s, short term refurbishment and sale or developments, our experienced team of professionals will be on hand to assist in finding the right finance package."

He said: “The mortgage market has changed significantly of late, and will continue to evolve. Shawbrook has always been at the forefront of staying relevant and competitive ever since we started working with them. There are regular product enhancements which are clearly communicated to everyone on their broker panel, ourselves included. We always feel in the loop and there’s a real sense of a two-way relationship with the Shawbrook teams, built on a mutual respect."

Gavin Seaholme, regional development manager of the south central region for Shawbrook Commercial, said: “I’ve been acting as Shawbrook’s field sales representative for Harvey Bowes for a couple of years now. During that time, we have nurtured a close working relationship which has resulted in many of their clients becoming Shawbrook Bank customers.

“They have proven during that time to to be one of the most tenacious and knowledgeable Broker Partners we have on our panel. They richly deserve their new status as a Strategic Partner of the Bank, and I look forward to providing further positive outcomes for their clients in the future.”