The collaborative ‘Five Foxes’ group of East Midlands building societies is set to take its regional intermediary event to Leeds, as part of an ongoing push to bring specialist mortgage knowledge to brokers across the country.

Scheduled for Tuesday 1 July at the Village Hotel, Leeds North, the half-day session will run from 9:30am to 1:00pm, offering brokers an opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers from five mutual lenders.

Attendees will also benefit from CPD certification, complimentary breakfast and refreshments, and free on-site parking.

Loughborough, Hinckley & Rugby, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, and Earl Shilton building societies – collectively known as the ‘Five Foxes’ – will each deliver a focused presentation highlighting their individual approaches to niche and specialist lending.

Topics will include Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP), Buy for Uni and Income Flex mortgages, along with underwriting approaches to clients with adverse credit, foreign income, or complex circumstances.

Other areas under discussion will include self-build, bridging finance, large loans and later life lending – themes that continue to grow in importance as brokers seek to serve clients beyond the mainstream.

The Leeds event follows a series of similar sessions in the Midlands and forms part of a broader initiative by the mutuals to build stronger regional relationships with mortgage intermediaries.

The session will conclude with an open forum, giving brokers the chance to put questions directly to underwriters and explore case scenarios in real time.

Speaking ahead of the event, Gary Brebner, chief executive of Loughborough Building Society, said: “Events like this are an essential part of how we engage with our intermediary partners.

“They offer a unique opportunity to share practical insights and lending strategies that reflect the real-world challenges clients are facing.

“Whether you’re exploring JBSP options or trying to support a client with later life lending requirements, there’s a wealth of value to be gained from hearing directly from the people who make the lending decisions.

“Each society brings something distinct, and by coming together, we’re ensuring brokers leave with knowledge they can use immediately to meet their clients’ ever-shifting financial needs.”

Brokers wishing to attend are encouraged to contact one of the participating building societies to reserve a space. Places are limited.