Habito Expands With Key Industry Hire as Growth Plans Accelerate

Digital mortgage and home-ownership fintech Habito is accelerating the growth of its protection business with the appointment of industry rising star Britney Trussler as the newest member of its expanding advice team.

As part of its mission to deliver holistic, expert-led support to homeowners, Habito is assembling a powerhouse team of the UK’s top protection advisers. Britney’s arrival marks a real signal of intent and she’s just one of several exciting additions planned as the fintech scales its offering across protection, mortgage advice, and compliance.

Britney joins from Dynamo, bringing a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional customer outcomes, deep technical expertise, and a leadership mindset that aligns perfectly with Habito’s high-performance culture. She previously worked under Habito CEO Ying Tan, who knows firsthand the impact she can make.

“We’re still in the embryonic stage of building our protection team,” said Ying Tan, CEO of Habito. “But the ambition is clear: to create a team of the very best protection advisers in the industry and Britney is exactly that. She’s smart, driven, and genuinely cares about helping customers feel confident and covered. I couldn’t be happier to have her on board as we scale. And we’re actively looking to bring in more brilliant protection and mortgage advisers to join this next phase of growth.”

Habito’s protection business is primed for rapid growth, supported by the fintech’s existing mortgage customer base and underpinned by significant investment in technology, talent, and tools. More roles are actively being filled across mortgage advice, tech, and operations to support this momentum.

Commenting on her appointment, Britney Trussler said:

“Joining Habito at such a pivotal stage is an incredible opportunity. I’m passionate about helping people make informed, confident choices when it comes to protecting what matters most. With Habito’s technology, values, and ambition, we’ve got everything we need to build something extraordinary – and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”

As part of its growth strategy, Habito has also appointed Karen Vandepeear to bolster its compliance team. Karen brings over a decade of experience from Mortgage Advice Bureau and First Mortgage, further strengthening Habito’s commitment to quality and regulation as it scales.

Habito is continuing to hire across multiple functions, with a range of open roles for individuals passionate about transforming the home-buying journey. With a sharp focus on quality, culture, and customer impact, the fintech is laying the foundations for long-term success and sustainable growth.

With the addition of Britney Trussler, the appointment of Habito Britney Trussler is a significant milestone in the company’s development as it fortifies its executive team.