Momenta Finance has appointed Steven Oliver as Head of Real Estate, strengthening its specialist property funding capability with over 25 years of experience across banking, fund management and real estate broking.
Steven Oliver joins Momenta Finance as head of real estate
Steven’s career spans a wide range of senior roles in debt and real estate. Prior to joining Momenta Finance, he was Chief Operating Officer at a well-known brokerage, where he built finance platforms for a Top 10 property services company and a leading UK private bank. In these roles, he focused on creating scalable, customer-centric platforms that improved access to real estate finance for a broad range of clients.
His background also includes senior positions with mezzanine lenders and serving as Deputy Managing Director at Close Brothers’ property fund management platform, which later became Alpha Real Capital/Time Investments in 2011. This experience has given Steven a deep understanding of the full real estate capital stack and investor requirements across market cycles.
Steven has set up and built several successful lending platforms during his career. He is known in the market for being highly solutions focused, with a strong reputation for delivering excellent service supported by first-class market knowledge and a pragmatic, deal-focused approach.
In his new role at Momenta Finance, Steven will lead the real estate strategy, working closely with brokers, borrowers and partners to structure tailored funding solutions. His focus will be on combining fast, flexible decision-making with institutional-quality structuring, to support transactions across the real estate spectrum.
Chris Forrest, CCO of Momenta Finance, commented:
“Steven brings exactly the kind of experience and pace that drives our business forward. He understands how to build platforms that actually work for brokers and borrowers, and he has a real track record of getting deals done. His arrival strengthens our real estate capability at a time when clients need fast, flexible and well‑structured funding more than ever.”
Connect with Steven today: steven.oliver@momentafinance.co.uk
About Momenta Finance
Momenta Finance is a leading provider of alternative finance solutions headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2013, Momenta offers a range of lending options, including unsecured and secured business finance, as well as bridging. The company’s commitment to transparency, tailored and credible funding has made it a trusted partner for businesses seeking financial support. Momenta Finance is accredited by the British Business Bank and upholds the highest industry standards.
