Marie Grundy - Managing Director, MortgagesMarie Grundy Managing Director, Mortgages, West One Loans
Marie Grundy is the Managing Director of Mortgages at West One Loans, overseeing the strategic direction and operational delivery of the firm's Residential, Buy-to-Let, and Second Charge propositions. With a career in financial services spanning more than 20 years, Marie possesses a rare depth of expertise that covers both the lending and broking sides of the specialist mortgage market.
Having entered the specialist lending sector in 2003, Marie has held several high-profile leadership roles, including serving as Managing Director at specialist distributor V Loans before joining West One in 2017. Her core expertise lies in scaling mortgage operations resiliently ensuring that rapid growth and technological integration never compromise the essential human underwriting and broker trust that underpin specialist finance.
Beyond her day-to-day leadership at West One, Marie is a highly respected figure and commentator within the wider UK mortgage industry. She has served as a board member for the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and the Society of Mortgage Professionals. A passionate advocate for equality, Marie actively champions the progression of women in financial services, frequently sharing her insights on leadership, operational resilience, and market agility in leading trade publications.