Inland waterways expert Matt joins Promarine’s senior management team
MARINE finance lender Promarine Finance has appointed Matt Ashmall to its senior management team.
He has been involved in asset finance for over 30 years with the last 25 years specialising in the inland waterways sector and will be using his experience to bring Promarine’s clients the best advice and service for their marine purchases.
Born and raised in Abingdon-onThames in Oxfordshire, Matt’s had a lifelong passion for everything waterbased and is keen to get as many people as possible on the water. “I’m really excited about the new role at Promarine and I look forward to utilising my experience and knowledge to help Promarine’s customers,” he said.
Founder of the Favourite Boat of Show competition at Crick Boat Show, Matt has owned canoes, sailing dinghies and wind surfers over the years and enjoyed many trips on the rivers and canals in and around Oxfordshire.
Stuart Austin, director of Promarine, said: “I’m really pleased to welcome Matt onboard the Promarine team.
Interest in the UK’s inland waterways has increased greatly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and we’ve seen a 40% increase in the number of finance deals for liveaboard vessels since the start of this year.
“Many customers are taking advantage of the affordability, the lifestyle and the freedom a liveaboard vessel offers and we’re seeing customers opting for liveaboard vessels are also getting younger. Liveaboards such as canal boats are no longer considered an option for just the retiree, instead drawing people who are seeking alternative lifestyles with freedom from the traditional housing options.”
Promarine Finance offers fixed-rate marine mortgages for new and used RIBs, motorboats, sailing yachts and canal boats over periods of two to 15 years and is one of only a few finance providers for liveaboard vessels in the UK.