Pepper celebrates 10 years of growth

Broker Daily attended the event packed with the full spectrum of the lending space. From brokers and suppliers to aggregators and media, each facet of the loan industry was in attendance.

Ken Spellacy, general manager of asset finance at Pepper Money, said on the company’s years of service: “Our achievements despite a challenging economic decade are nothing short of remarkable. From the early days, the Pepper Money ‘can do’ spirit was already alive, driving us to push boundaries and do things differently.

“The driving force behind our own success has been our focus on driving the success of our customers and partners alike. By listening to feedback and developing tech solutions to make doing business easy, we have set new experience standards in our industry. Our technology stack, combined with the latest API technology, ensures an optimal experience for both introducers and customers. We’re constantly looking at fresh ways to enhance service levels and delivering speed to yes.”

In the 10 years of operation, Pepper has originated $16 billion of loans and assisted over 400,000 people and small businesses to finance their vehicles and equipment.

“Additionally, we have been at the forefront of the EV revolution, becoming a leading financier for EVs and the first financer to join the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia. Today, our Novated Leasing product, has made us one of the largest and best Novated financiers in the market,” said Spellacy.

Strong relationships were an integral theme of the event as Pepper congratulated and praised its supporters.

“We are incredibly grateful to our partners, funders, introducers, brokers, and our team for their support and collaboration over the past 10 years. Your belief in our vision has been instrumental in shaping our path and driving our success. Together, we have pushed boundaries, embraced innovation, and built a legacy we can all be proud of,” Spellacy said.

“As we look to the future, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. With your continued support, we are confident that we will reach even greater heights, navigating new challenges and seizing new opportunities.”

Electric vehicles and novated leasing will continue to play a crucial role in the continued growth of the lender.

Pepper Money CEO Mario Rehayem rounded out the speeches: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to everyone that has been a part of our Pepper Money Asset Finance business, including our team, valued partners, brokers, introducers, funders, and shareholders, for contributing to our remarkable success story.

“We are excited for what’s next. With the momentum we’ve built, the next decade will be about continuing to innovate and providing even greater value to our partners and customers. Together, we’ll navigate new challenges, seize opportunities, and continue to grow.”

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