Also known as: Pepper Money; Pepper (UK) Limited (former name)
Pepper Money is a UK specialist mortgage and secured loan lender, focusing on customers with complex credit histories or non-standard income who may not qualify with mainstream lenders. Operates intermediary-only model (broker distribution). Became a standalone FCA-regulated entity in March 2026 following regulatory approval of KKR's change-of-control transaction.
Want to feel clearer about your money?
Ask Fin gives you simple tools for budgeting, spotting savings, checking possible benefit areas, exploring income ideas and building better money habits. General guidance only — not regulated advice.
Start with Ask Fin — £4.99/monthMain products and services
Residential mortgages; Buy-to-let mortgages; Second charge homeowner loans; Adverse credit / specialist mortgage products
Trading names and group notes
Formerly part of Pepper Group (Australian), now operating independently under KKR majority ownership. Bayview funds also hold a stake.Review scores are third-party public indicators only. They are not proof of FCA compliance, product quality, or suitability for your circumstances.
Trustpilot
5.0
Approximately 2,435 (as of mid-2026) reviews
Other review and social proof
Reviews predominantly from mortgage brokers praising BDM responsiveness and speed of case assessment.
Overall public sentiment
Overwhelmingly positive (5 stars on Trustpilot). Brokers highlight fast turnaround, common-sense underwriting and responsive BDMs. Some customer-facing complaints regarding high interest rates typical of specialist lending.
Review sources
Source URLs
Date checked
2026-06-05
Ask Fin gives you simple money tools for budgeting, spotting savings, checking possible benefit areas and building better money habits. General guidance only — not regulated financial advice.
Start with Ask Fin£4.99/month. Cancel anytime.