Fluent Money Group has hired 34 new team members since January.

The new hires are spread across Fluent for Advisers – the group’s intermediary arm – and Fluent Money.

The second charge broker recently acquired Brytannic Extra Finance to expand its range of services.

Tim Wheeldon, COO at Fluent (pictured above), said the growing demand for secured loans from the intermediary community had been the most significant factor in the recruitment drive. 

“The demand for a second charge facility has undoubtedly been on the increase. 

“Our growing relationships with the intermediary sector via network partnerships and with individual DA firms along with the hard work done by our sales teams have been largely responsible for Fluent’s success this year, while some of our competitors have struggled to get their message across as effectively.

“We are also witnessing a greater appreciation of the use of second charge loans by the wider broker community and thanks to our expert team members, Fluent has been able to offer not only a great point of access for brokers, but also maintained and improved its already world-class service to brokers.”

Fluent for Advisers and Fluent Money have between them increased the head count to 119, with the new arrivals taking up roles in sales, case management and compliance. 

“We continue to look for able individuals to recruit,” added Tim.

“They don’t need second charge experience as we can provide comprehensive training. 

“What we are looking for are people who have an outward going personality and enjoy communicating with customers.”