By the beginning of May, the specialist lender had enlarged its team from 15 to 25 case owners, following a period of recruiting.

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This increased capability will enable Pepper Money to continue to increase its lending. 

Paul Adams, sales director at Pepper Money (pictured above), said: “Successful specialist lending means having the capability and expertise to underwrite, often complex, applications at a pace that means customers can proceed without delay. 

“At Pepper Money we understand that growing our lending at the same time as maintaining our commitment to exceptional service, means investing in developing our team. 

“As such, we have an ongoing focus on recruiting experienced individuals who are equipped to continue to deliver the high standards for which we have developed such a strong reputation. 

“Our level of recruitment since the beginning of the year demonstrates the scale at which we are growing our lending and how important it is to us that we maintain our standards on service.”