Rory Simpson
Banking Director
As Banking Director, Rory works with clients to assess their lending and deposit requirements and to provide a personalised banking experience. He joined Hampden Bank in 2016 and has worked in various roles across the bank, including in Banking and Credit Operations, giving him a broad understanding of client needs.
Rory gained the Certificate of Mortgage Advice and Practice with a distinction and has attained the Charter Banker Institute’s Professional Bankers Diploma. He is a keen Rugby Union player and he was captain of the University of Leeds 1st XV where he studied Politics and Sociology.
Insights from Rory
Why choose a Retirement Mortgage over Equity Release?
When people in later life borrow money against their property, should they opt for traditional equity release or an interest-only retirement mortgage? It depends on their circumstances, says Rory Simpson, Banking Director at Hampden Bank. If they’re borrowing out of choice rather than necessity, he believes it’s retirement mortgages all the way.