THFC appoints Senior Commercial Director to lead next phase of strategic growth and commercial activity
The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC), the UK’s leading affordable housing mutual aggregator, has appointed David Brigden as its new Senior Commercial Director.
David brings almost 25 years of expertise in housing and finance, offering a deep understanding of the sector’s evolving challenges and opportunities. He joins from Lloyds Banking Group, where he was Head of Social and Supported Housing within Business and Commercial Banking, leading tailored financial solutions in the affordable housing sector. He has also held a range of senior roles across the business in both ESG and real estate and housing.
In his new role at THFC, David will report to Ben Rick, Chief Commercial Officer, and be a core member of the senior leadership team. He will oversee the Relationship Management team, covering both portfolio management and loan origination, while driving and identifying the development of new products to support growth and innovation.
David will be central to expanding THFC’s lending portfolio, deepening borrower engagement, and ensuring the commercial lending function is aligned with THFC’s wider strategic goals.
David Brigden, Senior Commercial Director at THFC said: “I’m thrilled to be joining THFC at such a pivotal moment for both the organisation and the sector. Access to capital is one of the key barriers to delivering much-needed homes across the UK, and THFC plays a crucial role in helping address that gap. I look forward to working with such a dedicated and experienced team, supporting THFC during its next phase of growth by helping shape its strategic direction, and developing innovative and bespoke financial solutions that enable housing associations to deliver and improve homes across the UK.”
Ben Rick, Chief Commercial Officer at THFC said: “We’re delighted to welcome David to the team. His deep experience in affordable housing finance will be invaluable as we continue to support housing associations across the UK. For over thirty years, THFC has worked to provide the funding needed to help communities thrive. As we enter this next chapter, David’s expertise will help us grow our lending book and sharpen our strategic focus. With recent government announcements underscoring the role of private capital in stretching public funds, this is a timely moment for THFC to build on its mission-and David’s leadership will help us deliver even greater impact for the sector.”
This strategic appointment aligns with THFC’s next phase of growth to deliver meaningful impact in the affordable housing sector. As part of this, THFC will continue to invest in talent across key areas of the organisation, with a particular focus on expanding and strengthening its commercial team to support its long-term ambitions and commitment to the sector.
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For more information:
- Housing Associations: Gavin.Richards@thfcorp.com
- Investors: Will.Stevenson@thfcorp.com
- Media: Lindsay.Ahrens@thfcorp.com
About THFC
THFC has been the UK’s leading affordable housing aggregator for more than three decades, providing innovative funding solutions for over 150 housing associations across all four nations of the UK. THFC has amassed a near £8bn loan book to date and continues to expand its range of financial products to serve the needs of the social housing sector. THFC has made significant contributions toward solving the UK’s affordable housing crisis, having funded 32,000+ homes under Affordable Housing Finance Plc, which oversaw the government’s initial Affordable Housing Guarantee Scheme. The aggregator launched bLEND Funding Plc in 2018 which has grown to provide committed facilities to 33 housing associations totalling over £1.7bn. In February 2025 THFC announced the launch of a groundbreaking £150m partnership with the National Wealth Fund to finance retrofitting of affordable homes alongside its new lending vehicle THFC Sustainable Finance Plc.