Selina Finance appoints head of intermediaries

Selina Finance, a specialist lender offering Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and second charge loans, has appointed Matthew Batte as head of intermediaries to strengthen its broker support and distribution.

With more than a decade of experience in specialist lending, Matthew joins Selina Finance from Pepper Money UK, where he spent over four years as a business development manager covering the South of England and Wales.

His background also includes senior roles at Shawbrook Bank, Optimum Credit, and earlier experience as a broker at First Trust Finance.

In his new role, Matthew will lead Selina Finance’s intermediary proposition, supporting brokers to better understand and access the lender’s product range. He will work closely with Selina’s sales, operations and marketing teams to strengthen relationships with key networks and help brokers integrate Selina’s offering into a wider range of client conversations.

The appointment follows Selina’s updated HELOC launch in September, which simplified and enhanced the product for brokers and borrowers alike. The refreshed range allows homeowners to release equity flexibly and responsibly, while offering brokers a simple, digital-first process supported by a dedicated intermediary team.

Selina Finance offers products designed to support a wide range of financial needs, from debt consolidation to large one-off expenses, with borrowing from £10,000 to £500,000 and interest charged only on the amount drawn.

Henry Vaughan, vice president of growth at Selina Finance, said: “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.”

Matthew Batte commented: “Selina Finance has a clear vision for how flexible lending should work for both brokers and customers. 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.”