Selina Finance has hired Mattew Batte as head of intermediaries.

The lender specialises in secured loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) – a kind of flexible drawdown mortgage which is common in the US, Canada and Australia.

Batte joins from Pepper Money where he spent over four years as a business development manager covering the south of England, and Wales.

He has been working in the specialist lending sector for more than a decade and has held senior roles at Shawbrook Bank and Optimum Credit.

Prior to this Batte worked as a broker at First Trust Finance.

In his new role, Batte will help brokers to understand and access Selina’s product range.

He will work closely with Selina’s sales, operations and marketing teams to strengthen relationships with key networks.

It follows Selina’s relaunch of its HELOC range in September, designed to simplify and enhance the products.

Selina Finance vice president of growth Henry Vaughan says: “Matt’s appointment is an integral step in expanding our intermediary presence.

“His experience, relationships and understanding of the specialist lending market will help us engage more brokers and show how Selina’s products can meet a wider range of client needs.

“We’re continuing to invest in our broker partnerships, and Matt will play a key role in driving that onwards.”

Batte adds: “The HELOC and homeowner loan products offer brokers something genuinely different, and I’m looking forward to helping them see how these solutions can support clients’ plans in a responsible, accessible way.

“My focus will be on strengthening relationships with brokers and ensuring they receive clear, informed support.”