Peter Hitchen
About Peter Hitchen
Peter Hitchen is a Later Life Mortgage Area Manager with extensive experience in the mortgage sector. He has held various roles in customer account management and mortgage consultancy, and he has contributed significantly to the expansion of later life mortgage services in the North West since 2019.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Peter Hitchen currently serves as the Later Life Mortgage Area Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has focused on expanding the reach of later life mortgage services throughout the North West region. He leads a team of Later Life Mortgage Consultants who provide expert advice on Retirement Interest Only (RIO), Lifetime Mortgages, and other related products across the UK.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Peter Hitchen held several positions in the financial services sector. He worked as a Customer Representative from 2008 to 2010 and then as a Customer Account Manager from 2010 to 2013 in Wigan, United Kingdom. He transitioned to a Mortgage Consultant role from 2013 to 2015 in Bolton, United Kingdom. Additionally, he has been a Regulated Mortgage Trainer since 2016, contributing to the training and development of mortgage professionals.
Education and Expertise
Peter Hitchen has pursued extensive education in banking and financial services. He studied at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, where he achieved several qualifications, including the Certificate of Mortgage Advice and Practice, a Diploma for Financial Advisers, and a Certificate in Retail Banking Conduct of Business. He also completed a Certificate of Supervision in a Regulated Environment. Earlier in his education, he attended Winstanley College, where he studied Law, Biology, and Physical Education.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Peter Hitchen has demonstrated a commitment to professional development in the financial services industry. His educational background includes various certifications that enhance his expertise in mortgage advice and regulatory compliance. His role as a Regulated Mortgage Trainer since 2016 further underscores his dedication to fostering knowledge and skills within the industry.