The 12-month bridging loan offers a reduced interest rate.

Kim was previously sales team manager at the lender.

Paragon offers buy-to-let products alongside short-term finance products for light, standard, and heavy refurbishment.

The specialist lender has widened the scope of heavy refurbishment projects it can support.

The funding will allow Blend to add new products to support property developers.

Pepper has recently enhanced its website navigation and search functionality.

The first two hires are recent graduates Joshua Balais and Jake Smith.

The offer will apply to all bridging cases that complete in the next three months.

Residential rates are now available from 0.85%.

The promotion is available on all residential, commercial and semi-commercial bridging applications up to £1m.