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Pepper Money Appoints Michael Walsh as Regional Development Manager for Scotland

Pepper Money has appointed Michael Walsh as regional development manager (RDM) for Scotland. This move comes as the lender prepares to launch its first charge mortgage proposition in the Scottish market.

Walsh brings over 25 years of experience in the intermediary mortgage sector. Prior to joining Pepper Money, he spent more than six years as a business development manager at OSB Group, where he supported brokers in the residential, buy-to-let, and bridging sectors for both Precise Mortgages and Kent Reliance. His previous roles also include business development positions at Santander for Intermediaries and BM Solutions.

According to the report, Scotland is considered a key growth market for Pepper Money and forms an important part of the company’s wider strategy. The appointment of Walsh is intended to strengthen broker engagement in the region as the lender expands its offering.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the introduction of a new mortgage proposition and increased broker support in Scotland may signal further activity in the property market, potentially impacting rental demand and property transactions.