The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

The Specialist - a Pepper Money Podcast

di Pepper Money
Notizie economiche
Stagione 6

S6 E6: How insights & data can drive better decisions with Mark Long

In the Season 6 finale of The Specialist, Rob Barnard is joined by Mark Long, Managing Director of Pegasus Insight. With two decades of experience across multiple sectors, Mark shares his journey to founding Pegasus Insight, the evolving landscape of research and market insights in the mortgage industry, what businesses truly need from their research partners, and his perspective on consumer sentiment in the mortgage and housing sector.
S6 · E6
30 ott 2025
39:57

S6 E5: Inside the Buy to Let market with David Whittaker

In this episode of The Specialist, host Rob Barnard sits down with David Whittaker, Chief Executive of Keystone Property Finance and one of the most respected voices in the Buy-to-Let market. With decades of experience in property finance, David shares insights from his remarkable career and offers a deep dive into the current state of the Buy-to-Let sector. Together, Rob and David discuss the key opportunities and challenges facing investors today, how the market is evolving, and what brokers need to know to stay ahead.
S6 · E5
23 ott 2025
44:58

S6 E4: Generational shifts and changing attitudes towards homeownership with Phil Daffern

In this episode of The Specialist, host Rob Barnard welcomes Phil Daffern, Head of Lender Relationships at SimplyBiz Mortgages. Together, they explore the evolving homeownership ambitions across generations, from Baby Boomers to Millennials to Gen Z. Phil shares valuable insights and research into how these demographic shifts impact the buying process and what they mean for brokers navigating today’s fast-changing market. Uncover the opportunities and challenges currently facing the industry and gain expert perspectives from one of its leading voices on an important topic that's changing how we'll communicate today, and in years to come.
S6 · E4
16 ott 2025
47:39

S6 E3: The digital path to homeownership with Maria Harris

Our host Rob Barnard sits down with Maria Harris as they discuss her extensive career, and how she got her start in the mortgage industry. They cover a range of topics, including how she helped launch the UK’s first digital mortgage to founding and chairing the Open Property Data Association, Maria has been driving change through digital innovation in the mortgage and property industry. They explore the challenges buyers face today, how digitisation can improve the buying process to make it as frictionless as possible, and what still needs to be done to make the journey easier. Find out more about OPDA here: https://openpropdata.org.uk/
S6 · E3
2 ott 2025
42:46

S6 E2: A legendary career in mortgages with Colin Snowdon

Rob Barnard is joined by mortgage legend Colin Snowden for an engaging journey through the remarkable milestones of his career. From his early experiences in the industry to becoming a key figure in specialist lending. Colin reflects on the pivotal moments, challenges, and successes that have defined his professional journey. He also shares the incredible story of how he helped bring six lenders to market, all with one clear mission: to support underserved customers and help brokers to write more business. Make sure you stay to the end for an inside look into the beginnings of Pepper Money, and how the brand and business has evolved over the years.
S6 · E2
18 set 2025
42:28

S6 E1: A New Dawn for AMI with Stephanie Charman

Rob Barnard sits down with returning guest Stephanie Charman, the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, to explore the ongoing value of mortgage advice for customers and the wider market, especially given the continued conversations around an increase in execution only mortgages. Steph recalls her early career and influences that helped shape her into becoming a female leader in the mortgage industry. She covers how her small, but mighty team at AMI "eat policy for breakfast", discussing all of the potential outcomes of consultancy papers and more to best support brokers and intermediaries.
S6 · E1
4 set 2025
40:33
Stagione 5

S5 E6: Driving and embedding change in the mortgage market with Clare Beardmore for International Women's Day

In this engaging episode of The Specialist, host Rob Barnard welcomes Clare Beardmore, the influential Director of Legal General Mortgage Club. They delve into the significant contributions of women in the mortgage industry while addressing the challenges they face daily. With over 20 years in financial services, Clare shares her journey from customer service to leadership and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion. This episode is a powerful reminder that International Women's Day should be a catalyst for ongoing dialogue and action toward gender equality, not just a one-day event.
S5 · E6
6 mar 2025
36:58

S5 E5: Embracing tech is an open goal for better consumer outcomes

Providing positive customer outcomes are integral whether you work for a lender, broker or technology provider. Neal shares his journey and the role OMS plays in simplifying and streamlining the mortgage and protection application process for brokers.
S5 · E5
6 feb 2025
35:37

S5 E4: Looking back at four decades of dedication to the Mortgage Industry with Robert Sinclair

In this episode, Rob Barnard sits down with industry legend Robert Sinclair, who reflects on his remarkable career in the mortgage space. Rob Sinclair shares valuable lessons learned over the years, discusses the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry and offers a glimpse into what the next chapter holds for him.
S5 · E4
30 gen 2025
41:47

S5 E3: Becoming a Shared Ownership specialist with Kelly McCabe

This episode explores how Kelly’s customers inspired her to pursue, and establish one of the industries most respected specialist broker firms. Kelly and Rob explore the mortgage market, options available to first-time buyers, and the important roles that both specialist lenders and shared ownership play.
S5 · E3
23 gen 2025
34:59
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