Buy-to-let lender Landbay has appointed Sam Waterhouse as its new business development manager (BDM) for the Midlands.

Waterhouse, who spent almost 12 years at Paragon Banking Group, is set to manage Landbay’s vital relationships with intermediaries and partners in the region.

Rob Stanton, Landbay’s sales and distribution director, said: “Landbay continues to go from strength to strength through our focus on brokers and their clients.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Sam, whose fantastic experience will further help consolidate and grow our position as the buy-to-let lender of choice.”

Waterhouse added: “I am passionate about buy-to-let and very excited to join Landbay which has a great reputation in the sector.

“I am looking forward to using my knowledge, experience, and proven relationship-building skills to help Landbay thrive in the Midlands.”