Building Societies

Shepherds Friendly names new chief executive

Shepherds Friendly has appointed Jonathan Sandell as its next chief executive, succeeding Ann-Marie O’Dea,...

Q&A: Jason Berry, Crystal Specialist Finance

Mortgage Soup fires the questions at Jason Berry, group sales director at Crystal Specialist...

Mortgage industry sees progress on mental health but one in five remain at risk

The mortgage industry is making measurable progress in addressing the mental health of its...

Finding efficiency will keep branches as the beating heart of mutual sector

Whether you speak to customers or building societies, they will tell you just how...

NCA and Law Society join forces to fight property fraud

The National Crime Agency (NCA) and The Law Society have launched a joint campaign...

Skipton pledges £164,000 to grassroots charities

Skipton Building Society has relaunched its annual Community Giving scheme, pledging £164,000 to support...

Getting to know you: Phil Lawford, Furness Building Society

Name: Phil Lawford Age: 54 Location: Midlands Firm: Furness Building Society Education: School of life Specialty: Individual underwriting Interests:...

Mortgages, mutuality, members and making a difference

Anyone working in the mortgage market knows that a key area of our measurement...

Nationwide appoints director of mortgage intermediaries and partnerships

Nationwide has appointed Damian Thompson as its new director of mortgage intermediaries and partnerships...

Three lender behemoths pledge support for Christmas Charity Concert

Sponsorship packages for the Take Me Home Charity gig being held on November 26th...

The Furness strengthens broker team with return of experienced manager

Furness Building Society has welcomed back business development manager Phil Lawford to its broker-facing...

The Hanley Economic appoints new head of credit risk and lending strategy

Hanley Economic Building Society has named Oliver Slimm as its new head of credit...

Londoners still pay highest premiums for homes near stations

Londoners continue to pay the steepest premiums in the UK to live close to...

Dudley Building Society launches new buy-to-let fixed rates

Dudley Building Society has launched 2- and 5-year fixed-rate products across residential and buy-to-let...
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COMMENT

Comment

Why the collapse of US auto finance lenders matters for UK mortgages

You might wonder why a car loans provider across the Atlantic has anything to do with UK mortgages – on the face of it,...

There’s no room for complacency, it’s time for collaboration

Last month, the government announced a proposal to reform the home-buying system in a bid to speed up the property transaction process, cut costs...

Lenders that adapt to customer and broker needs will be the winners

For UK mortgage brokers, the choice of lender partner has never been more important. In a market shaped by fluctuating rates, evolving regulation and increasing...

First-time landlords and first-time buyers are still entering the market

Despite the upheaval, new entrants have not vanished. First-time landlords are still active and, according to Hamptons, millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) are...

36 more pay cheques before you’re made redundant

Imagine getting that email in your inbox first thing this morning! I tell you what: for the sake of another thought-provoking, rib-jabbing article, let's pretend...

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Early engagement urged as smart property data framework takes shape

Brokers are being encouraged to prepare for a fundamental change in how property data...
legal

Hope Capital bolsters dual representation panel to speed up bridging completions

Hope Capital Property Finance has expanded its dual representation solicitor panel as it looks...
House prices

Housing market steadies as rates fall and choice rises

Buyer confidence is returning to the UK housing market at the start of 2026...
Brokers

Just Mortgages launches adverse credit advice team

Just Mortgages has strengthened its support for borrowers with complex and impaired credit with...

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