The Pepper Money Blog
Our latest blog posts from Pepper Money
Beyond the credit score: creating opportunities for aspiring homeowners
Millions of people have experienced adverse credit, but that doesn’t mean homeownership is out of reach. See how Pepper looks at the full picture.
Read more »Interest-only mortgages: helping customers stay in the home they love for longer
Staying in the family home for longer may be more achievable than customers think. Explore how Pepper’s flexible approach to interest-only mortgages could help.
Read more »Buying a first home with a 5% deposit in 2026
Learn how to buy your first home with a 5% deposit in 2026, including schemes, lender requirements, and affordability tips.
Read more »9 ways to improve your EPC rating
Boost your property’s EPC rating with practical tips to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and meet landlord compliance rules.
Read more »Can you get a mortgage with one year’s accounts?
Find out if you can secure a mortgage with just one year’s accounts, including lender criteria and tips for self-employed applicants.
Read more »Side hustles to salaries: Seeing the full financial picture
There’s growing demand for lenders to be more flexible in assessing applicants’ earnings. See how Pepper can help those with multiple income streams to secure a mortgage.
Read more »From turnover to opportunity: Supporting business owners
Self-employment is becoming the norm, but many potential homeowners are declined by the high street due to their income structure. Find out how Pepper can support your self-employed customers.
Read more »Smaller deposits, bigger opportunities: The power of Shared Ownership
First-time buyers often face barriers to homeownership, namely the size of the deposit. Discover how Shared Ownership can help your customers with smaller-than-average deposits.
Read more »Just-Off-High-Street borrowers: Why they matter more than ever
In our upcoming series, we’ll break down a different customer scenario, including why a lender may have declined them and how Pepper can support brokers and their customers.
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