NEWCASTLE mortgage Services Limited (NMSL) has appointed RON CARR as head of intermediary services to help oversee the company's expansion.

NMSL, a subsidiary of Newcastle Building Society, provides mortgage processing services for other financial service providers. Mr Carr has experience of the financial services sector and has worked in a range of departments.

Before joining NMSL, he was head of branch sales for the society. Angus Macnaughton, NMSL managing director, said: "I am delighted to welcome Ron to the team as we look forward to further growth. I am sure his knowledge of the industry and the broker market will prove an enormous help."