Darrell Walker (pictured above) has joined new specialist BTL mortgage lender ModaMortgages as head of mortgage sales and distribution.
Darrell has been with Chetwood Financial — which will be launching the new BTL lender — for the past 12 months, helping to develop ModaMortgages’ proposition and build out the team.
He joined Chetwood from his role as head of sales and distribution at Shawbrook Bank.
Darrell began his career in financial services in 1991, holding roles with companies such as Barclays Bank, Coventry Building Society, and Bank of Ireland.
From 2014 to 2020, Darrell worked at OneSavings Bank — now OSB Group — building and developing the Prestige Finance and InterBay Commercial sales and distribution offerings, before leading the group’s product and proposition function.
“Over the past year, we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to develop a proposition that will really resonate with brokers and landlords, and I think we’ve done just that,” said Darrell.
“ModaMortgages aims to make the BTL mortgages process smarter, faster, and simpler, focusing on the essentials to ensure a fast and transparent service.
“I am thrilled to be leading the sales and distribution team, and it is great to go public with this news.”
Andy Mielczarek, CEO and founder of Chetwood, added: “Darrell understands the specialist lending market inside out and has been instrumental in developing the ModaMortgages proposition.
“At Chetwood, we create financial products and brands with a real point of difference.
“ModaMortgages will achieve this by delivering an exceptional service to brokers, taking time and stress out of the process of getting a BTL mortgage for their client.”
