Tim Wheeldon (pictured) of Fluent Money has been elected to the board of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, replacing Marie Grundy as the main representative of the Association of Finance Brokers.

Grundy stood down at the end of last year after almost four years on the AMI Board.

Robert Sinclair, chief executive of AMI, said: “The AFB membership has been conducting a contested election and I am delighted to advise that Tim Wheeldon of Fluent Money, based in Bolton, has won that election.

“His role is to ensure the crucial role played by the second charge industry is understood and represented.

“This will ensure that the issues faced by finance brokers are considered and reflected in key debates.”

Tim Wheeldon said: “I am honoured and delighted that I have been chosen for this position on the AMI Board.

“I am passionate that the second charge sector is given the space it needs to be properly heard and also to grow.”