When you think of Pepper, our comprehensive range of non-conforming home loans may be the first thing that springs to mind - but we are also focused on a range of other areas.

As a non-bank lender, we are committed to providing independent alternatives to the mainstream banks - and since we began our operations more than a decade ago, we have also expanded our offerings to include arrears management, as well as servicing residential and commercial loans on a third-party basis.

We are also a leading issuer of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and our Pepper Residential Securities (PRS) program is recognised as one of the best-performing in the country.


Pepper - Beyond Home Loans

While Pepper's primary focus is on mortgage lending - especially to small businesses, the self-employed and other customers who may not meet the acceptance criteria of banks, credit unions, building societies and other traditional lenders  - we have a number of other areas of focus.

We are rapidly becoming known as a leading Australian servicer of unsecured loans, third-party loan and lease portfolios and residential and commercial mortgage portfolios.

Our third-party servicing experience makes us a sought-after partner for both wholesale funding institutions and several high-quality originators.

In recent years, our third-party servicing platform, which now encompasses a diverse range of portfolios across several asset classes, has undergone rapid expansion.

Pepper also has recently (August 2011) completed the acquisition of a residential mortgage portfolio originated by GE Capital Australia with a total value of $5 billion.

This has allowed us to quickly build our assets under management in the wake of the GFC and has helped contribute to a competitive market for consumers right across Australia and New Zealand. It also offers us the unique opportunity to further expand into niche sections of home loan market in both Australia and New Zealand.

Our standardised servicing and approach to arrears management have allowed us to incorporate into other asset classes the best practices we utilise to manage our own home loan portfolio.


Pepper - A Leading RMBS Issuer

With a history that dates back to early 2001, Pepper is recognised as a leading issuer of non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).

Since this time, we have completed eight transactions with a total value exceeding $2.5 billion - a figure which highlights both our financial strength and resilience.

The Pepper Residential Securities Trust No 8 - a landmark transaction completed in December 2010 - was the first non-conforming transaction of its kind since early 2008. This $260 million issue paved the way for the re-opening of this market and our RMBS program is among the country's most highly-regarded.

We are committed to developing strong relationships will all our finance partners and brokers. This is why we have carried out substantial research to determine how to best meet their needs and how our business development managers can provide them with support through every stage of the process.

You'll find regular updates about our current activities - as well as our signature home loan products and other financial services - on our website, where you will also be able to access exclusive content.

We want your interactions with Pepper to be supportive and unique - our commitment to exceptional service, as well as our diverse portfolio of assets and services, is what sets us apart.

Click here to go to Finance News.