First-time private lenders
If you have never lent privately before, this is where I spend the most time — the structure, the protections, the questions to ask, and what "indicative" honestly means.
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ProLend private-lending consultant
Peter ThomsonPrivate-Lending Consultant in Midrand
Creating wealth through alternative assets
Midrand, Gauteng
Local & offshore
In person & online
I assist people in understanding the advantages and protections in creating wealth through the lending opportunities that ProLend offers.
38 yrs
Of professional experience
Local + Offshore
Both ProLend pathways
Midrand
Gauteng, South Africa
In person & online
How Peter meets clients
Background & experience
Creating wealth through alternative assets
I assist people in understanding the advantages and protections in creating wealth through the lending opportunities that ProLend offers.
Having been a Financial Advisor for over 28 years, I became increasingly disillusioned with the ability of traditional financial institution products to deliver the outcomes and value I believed my clients deserved.
After conducting extensive due diligence into alternative asset opportunities, I made the decision to sell my traditional book of business and focus exclusively on two specialised, lower-risk lending opportunities.
The first is a South African-based opportunity, available to private clients seeking to participate in a secured lending environment, with the underlying investment structure protected under South African law.
The second is an offshore opportunity offering short-term, insured litigation lending in Pound Sterling, US Dollars or Euros, providing clients with access to an alternative asset class with defined lending parameters and insurance protection.
Areas of expertise
Where clients rely on me most.
Working alongside people who are interested in changing their own financial outcomes.
Local, prime-linked lending
Rand-based arrangements that move with South Africa's prime rate. We model an indicative range and talk through how income tracks as prime shifts.
Offshore fixed-return notes
Hard-currency structures over a fixed term, deployed in Rands at the live rate. Useful when a client wants currency diversification and a defined horizon.
Credentials & training
What backs me.
ProLend Consultant CertificationCompleted the full training programme and knowledge checks, 2026.
38 years of professional experienceExperience brought to every client conversation.
Various Life Insurance Diplomas.As listed by Peter.
LanguagesWorks with clients in English.
How I work with you
Understanding first, decisions second.
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I make sure you understand the lending opportunities, the securities involved and make sure these are aligned with your financial objectives.
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You tell me what your financial objectives are and we structure a plan according to your needs.
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If there is anything that I feel I cannot assist you with then it is referred onto ProLend for further guidance. At no time is there guesswork involved.
Where Peter works
Based in Midrand, working across Gauteng and online.
Peter works with clients in Midrand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton and Centurion, as well as online with clients anywhere in South Africa. First conversations happen in person or over a video call — whichever suits you.
Common questions
About working with Peter.
Who is Peter Thomson?
I assist people in understanding the advantages and protections in creating wealth through the lending opportunities that ProLend offers. Working alongside people who are interested in changing their own financial outcomes.
Where is Peter based?
Peter is based in Midrand, Gauteng, and works with clients in Midrand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton and Centurion — as well as online with clients anywhere in South Africa.
Who does Peter work best with?
Working alongside people who are interested in changing their own financial outcomes.
What does Peter help clients understand?
How private lending works in South Africa — the local prime-linked pathway and the offshore hard-currency pathway — including the structure, the term, the security features and the risks, so you can weigh it up yourself.
Does Peter provide financial advice?
No. Peter is an independent ProLend consultant and does not provide financial, investment or tax advice — only information, and a walk through the pathways. Product terms and administration are the responsibility of the registered provider.
Can I model local and offshore scenarios with Peter?
Yes. You can model an indicative local prime-linked or offshore hard-currency scenario for your own amount using the calculator on Peter's link, then discuss what it shows together.
Is there any obligation after enquiring?
No. Modelling a scenario and enquiring are free and carry no obligation. Nothing proceeds until you are comfortable, and final terms, availability and acceptance still apply.
Important boundaries
What this is — and what it isn't.
- Peter is an independent ProLend consultant, not an employee of ProLend.
- Peter does not provide financial, investment or tax advice.
- Figures modelled on ProLend are indicative, not quotes or offers.
- Returns are not guaranteed, and depend on the arrangement, prevailing rates and the term.
- Capital carries risk, including the risk of loss.
- Product terms and administration are handled by the registered credit provider under the National Credit Act.
Ready when you are
Model your scenario with Peter.
Start with an indicative figure on the calculator, then request a conversation. There's no obligation, and nothing happens until you're ready.
Peter Thomson is an independent ProLend consultant. Figures modelled on ProLend are indicative and do not constitute financial advice or a guarantee of any return. Product terms and administration are the responsibility of the registered product provider.