Pepper Money has appointed Sam Bickerton as regional development manager for Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, as well as some parts of London.

Bickerton (pictured) has over 12 years’ experience in financial services, having held several business development roles in that time, including Just Group and HUB Financial Services.

Most recently he was South East business development manager at more2life.

As regional development manager for Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, Bickerton will support broker partners with cases that fall outside the mould of the mainstream mortgage lender, whether that be due to adverse credit, credit score, or a complex income structure.

Ryan Brailsford, director of business development at Pepper Money, said: “In the current environment, it’s more important than ever for brokers to work closely with their BDMs to understand which lenders are best placed to meet the needs of their customers.

“More and more customers are falling outside of the strict criteria of mainstream lenders due to their income structure, affordability, or credit profile, but there are excellent options with specialist lenders like Pepper Money. Sam has a passion for providing consultative support to brokers, providing them with a platform to find great outcomes for their customers. I know he will be an asset to the team and to our intermediaries.”

Bickerton added: “I’m delighted to join Pepper Money at a time when there are so many customers who could benefit from its straightforward approach to clear criteria, individual underwriting, and market leading service. I am looking forward to helping more brokers and their customers realise the benefits of working with Pepper Money.”