Pepper Money launches in NZ
Australian non-bank lender Pepper Money has launched mortgage lending operations in New Zealand, with a vow to bring Kiwi borrowers unprecedented levels of choice and flexibility in their mortgage options.
The announcement comes after the new business received final regulatory approval to operate in New Zealand.
While it will operate as a stand-alone New Zealand lender, Pepper will draw on the expertise and capability of both the Australian business and the international Pepper Group, with lending operations also in Ireland, the UK Spain and Asia.
Pepper will be headed by New Zealand-born...MORE»
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