Selina Finance has hired Mattew Batte as head of intermediaries.
The lender specializes in secured loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) – a type of flexible mortgage loan common in the US, Canada and Australia.
Batte joins from Pepper Money, where he spent more than four years as a business development manager for the south of England and Wales.
He has worked in the specialist lending sector for over ten years and has held senior positions at Shawbrook Bank and Optimum Credit.
Before that, Batte worked as a broker at First Trust Finance.
In his new role, Batte will help brokers understand and access Selina’s product range.
He will work closely with Selina’s sales, operations and marketing teams to strengthen relationships with key networks.
It follows Selina’s relaunch of its HELOC range in September, designed to simplify and improve the products.
Henry Vaughan, vice president of growth at Selina Finance, said: “Matt’s appointment is an integral step in expanding our brokerage presence.
“His experience, relationships and knowledge of the specialty lending market will help us attract more brokers and demonstrate how Selina’s products can meet a broader range of customer needs.
“We continue to invest in our broker partnerships, and Matt will play a key role in driving that forward.”
Batte added, “The HELOC and homeowner loan products offer something very different to agents, and I look forward to helping them see how these solutions can support clients’ plans in a responsible, accessible way.
“My focus will be on strengthening relationships with brokers and ensuring they receive clear, informed support.”