Pepper Money has bolstered its second charge sales team with the recruitment of Claire Blunt as an additional business development manager (BDM) for the North of England.

Blunt (pictured) has more than 21 years’ experience in banking and mortgages, including roles as a second charge mortgage adviser.

As a BDM for the North of England, she will work alongside Luke Edwards with Pepper Money’s broker partners in the region.

Ryan McGrath, second charge sales director at Pepper Money, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Claire to the Pepper Money team. She is an excellent communicator, and during her time as a second charge mortgage adviser, she has proven her deep understanding of what it takes to help customers achieve their goals. I know that Claire will be an asset to our team and to our brokers.”

Blunt added: “I have worked in the second charge mortgage market for some time now, dealing directly with customers as an adviser. So, the opportunity to join the leading lender in the sector was too exciting to pass up.

“I’m looking forward to working with the team to continue growing our lending and exceeding our brokers’ expectations when it comes to service and proposition.”