Target Group makes Product Manager appointment

Target Group has announced that it has appointed Rob Hanks as Product Manager, the latest in a wave of key specialists appointed to form its Originations team.

Hanks appointment brings the team’s number to 12, having grown rapidly this year. Hanks joins other leading industry tech experts including Alastair Knowles, Shruti Kamble, and Alastair Macdonald. Consultant Alex Nash from Slalom, is also supporting the team.

As an integrated lender solution, Mortgage Hub is designed to be used across a range of channels incorporating cloud first technology and utilising data sources from a suite of integrations as an enabler to a seamless digital experience. The solution offers a fast, fully automated Decision in Principle and is currently aimed at the broker market. It is expected to open out to direct consumers in the near future, including returning customers whose mortgage is coming to an end. Existing integrations to providers such as Companies House and property data services reduce data entry and increase efficiency, with many more planned including Open Banking for direct consumers. Other asset classes like unsecured lending will follow.

Hanks has over 25 years’ experience in the mortgage originations software field. His expertise has supported and led systems development for a mix of start-ups and major lenders including HSBC and Tesco Bank. His last role was with Capita Mortgages Software Solutions.

Sushant Lall, Head of Growth at Target Group said “Rob’s appointment means we are continuing to harness top specialist talent in the mortgage originations space. Rob will lead on developing Mortgage Hub to be the best software out there to create a top-quality user experience for customers, lenders, and brokers.”