MT Finance promotes Raphael Benggio to Director of Bridging

By Bridging Loan Directory 13th March 2025

MT Finance Group has announced the promotion of Raphael Benggio to Director of Bridging, effective immediately.

Benggio, who previously served as Head of Lending – Bridging Finance, will take on expanded responsibilities with complete oversight over the bridging arm of the group as the company continues to strengthen its market position in the competitive UK bridging finance sector.

This strategic appointment underscores MT Finance’s continued commitment to enhancing its bridging division while strengthening its market position, capitalising on growth opportunities within the bridging finance sector amid growing demand for flexible short-term property finance solutions.

Benggio’s extensive experience in the specialist finance industry includes almost a decade in bridging finance specifically.

His previous roles, coupled with his proven track record at MT Finance, positions him perfectly to lead the company’s bridging division into its next growth phase.

His appointment highlights MT Finance’s strategic focus on providing tailored bridging solutions that meet the evolving needs of borrowers in today’s dynamic market.

By promoting from within, MT Finance reaffirms its dedication to nurturing talent and leveraging the deep expertise of its team to deliver exceptional service to its clients.

Joshua Elash, Founding Director at MT Finance comments:

“Raphael’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth and success of our bridging finance division.

This promotion is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the business, and it reflects our commitment to not only investing in our team but also enhanced service delivery for our clients.

We are confident in the continued expansion of our bridging loan division and anticipate further growth and innovation in this critical area of our business under Raphael’s leadership.”

Raphael Benggio, Director of Bridging said:

“I am honoured to take on this new role and excited to build on the strong reputation of reliability and innovative service we have established at MT Finance.

The bridging market presents significant opportunities, and I am committed to working with our talented regulated and unregulated teams to continue to grow and improve our bridging offering to deliver even greater value to our clients and partners.”