Self-build

Hanley Economic BS unveils weekly case discussion forum for brokers

Hanley Economic Building Society has introduced a new feature aimed at simplifying the application...

White Rose Finance Group adds Dudley BS to lender panel

Dudley Building Society has partnered with White Rose Finance Group, having been added to...

Hanley Economic mortgage balances up nearly 10%

Hanley Economic Building Society has published its annual results, with mortgage balances rising to £379.62m...

BuildLoan appoints director of operations

BuildLoan has appointed Chris Martin to the role of director of operations. Martin (pictured) has...

Suffolk BS further expands lending criteria

Suffolk Building Society has announced further changes to its lending criteria to provide greater...

Untapped demand for custom-build from younger people

The younger generations have a greater interest in, and demand for, custom-build, according new...

Hanley Economic BS in self-build partnership

Hanley Economic Building Society has announced a strategic partnership with The Modern Builder (TMB),...

BuildStore Mortgage Services partners with L&C Mortgages

BuildStore Mortgage Services has entered a strategic partnership with L&C Mortgages. BuildStore is a...

Buckinghamshire BS increases maximum loan on self-build

Buckinghamshire Building Society has lowered rates on its self-build range by up to 0.25%...

Suffolk BS doubles its mortgage offer validity period

Suffolk Building Society has extended its offer validity period from three to six months...

The positive impact of self-build

There are plenty of people out there with aspirations of building their own home...

Dudley BS cuts rates by up to 0.80%

Dudley Building Society is making rate cuts across its residential, buy-to-let, holiday let, expat,...

Dudley BS completes £1.4m self-build remortgage

The Dudley Building Society has completed a £1.4 million self-build remortgage, with the case...

Hanley Economic BS unveils 2-year interest-only self-build variable discount deal

Hanley Economic Building Society has introduced a two-year interest-only self-build variable discount mortgage with...

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Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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The Right Mortgage announces details of 10th Anniversary National Training Event

The Right Mortgage has confirmed details for its flagship National Training Event, set to...

Cirencester Friendly pays out £10m in income protection claims in 2024

Cirencester Friendly maintained its claims payment record in 2024, paying 95.8% of income protection...

Keychain launches AI-powered document analysis tool for mortgage brokers

Keychain, a digital platform designed to help mortgage and protection brokers streamline client onboarding,...

Brokers using specialist lenders for HNWI cases

The majority of brokers use specialist lenders to place more complex cases including high-net-worth...