Meet the Team - Sean Crombie

Sean joined Conduit Finance in September 2015 as a Business Development Manager, working closely with our Business Development Director, Mark Reidy, and our Managing Director Jamie Davidson.

He started his career as a professional rugby player aged 19, and studied Business & Economics at the same time.  During his rugby career he played for Aberdeen Grammar, Border Reivers, Edinburgh Rugby and Newcastle Falcons.

He currently plays for Boroughmuir RFC in Edinburgh. 

Sean has worked on building and strengthening our external relationships with both clients and lenders. On a day to day basis he works with developers and landlords across the UK, helping them efficiently acquire and develop residential and commercial properties. 

The completion of a £1.1m property bridge in London in 7 days stands out as a recent success. It was the speed of the completion that was impressive, considering the lender was new to market.  They also didn't require a valuation which helped save time. 

Other recent successes include the debt forgiveness restructuring of an office investment away from Cerberus, and the funding of a residential development project at a 2.5% margin. 

Sean works closely with our research team to quickly release the specifics of any new to market lenders.  He is currently helping borrowers secure competitive stretched senior development funding at high LTC's, and flexible bridging finance from 0.60% pm. 

He is also working with a number of clients who have had their loans sold on to Cerberus, CarVal, Kennedy Wilson and Lone Star. These loans can be quickly and efficiently refinanced away from the loan managers, who are invariably Pepper/Engage Commercial. 

Restructuring is a specialist service Sean and the wider team can provide.

If you require live pricing or want to hear who the new to market lenders are, then please call Sean on 0131 564 0172, or email Sean@ConduitFinance.com 

Mark Reidy strengthens the team at Conduit Finance

Mark Reidy has joined the Conduit Finance team as Business Development Director.  He brings 20 years of financial services experience to the Edinburgh head-quartered team.  Prior to taking up this role he worked closely with property developers for the Checkmate division of Lockton Companies LLP, one of the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerages.  

Mark also spent time in the senior team of Buildstore, who specialise in self-build, custom build and residential development funding.  He is a client focussed and service driven business professional, who will help provide clients with bespoke solutions under the Conduit Finance and PropertyFinanceFinder.co.uk brands. 

Conduit was launched in 2007 by Managing Director Jamie Davidson.  Conduit Finance has continued to provide a point of difference in Corporate Finance for SME, Corporate and Property clients.  Factors that differentiate Conduit from the competition include their extensive panel of established and emerging lenders, the technical ability to structure deals, their solvent restructuring track record and expertise, and their dedication to increasing their clients' wealth. 

Mark joins the eight strong team and will be working closely with Managing Director Jamie Davidson to improve the client proposition, grow revenue and improve processes.  Jamie said “The appointment of Mark to the team is a real win for both the business and our clients.  Mark’s proven high levels of service, trust and transparency are well aligned with the values within our business.”