Co-Founder and CEO at Perenna Mortgage Bank
Arjan is the founder and CEO of mortgage lender, Perenna Bank, a disruptor in the lending space with its 30 year fix mortgages with no age limit, opening up home ownership for more people.
Charlie and Arjan first conversed on Twitter, disagreeing over the future of house prices. Their debates soon showed that they shared a common goal, a home for everyone, and they’ve been in discussions ever since about how to make this vision a reality.
Arjan’s view is that the current mortgage products are hurting homeownership prospects and need a rethink. On BestAgent Day he’ll be explaining how his mortgages will allow homeowners to buy homes they otherwise couldn’t buy, and why agents need to know about these products.
He’ll be taking live questions from agents so make sure you’re registered and don’t miss it.
We asked Grok AI to write a light-hearted profile of Arjan. Here’s what it came up with:
“Arjan Verbeek, the founder of Perenna, isn’t your typical banker; he’s more like a financial superhero with a mission to make homeownership as common as tea in the UK. Born in the Netherlands, Arjan’s journey to becoming a mortgage market maverick started with a master’s degree in econometrics, which, let’s be honest, sounds about as thrilling as watching paint dry, but clearly, it was the foundation for something groundbreaking.
After moving to London in 1993, Arjan quickly climbed the ranks, not with a cape, but with a keen understanding of global mortgage markets. He’s the kind of guy who probably dreams in spreadsheets and finds excitement in the nuances of Danish mortgage models. His brainchild, Perenna, aims to fix the housing market by making mortgages simpler, more stable, and less of a financial rollercoaster.
When he’s not crunching numbers or plotting to make the UK’s housing market less of a labyrinth, you might catch Arjan at Stamford Bridge, cheering on Chelsea FC, proving that even mortgage wizards need a bit of weekend magic. With Perenna, Arjan’s not just offering loans; he’s crafting a legacy where every Brit can afford their piece of the property pie, with a side of financial peace of mind.”
