Year: 2022

Industry Insight – Multigenerational mortgages set to grow in popularity

By Richard Steed / 1st July 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Multigenerational mortgages set to grow in popularity

Download the article as a PDF – Multigenerational mortgages set to grow in popularity Help beat increasing living costs…. The increasing cost of living is changing the lending environment and how home ownership is financed. The harsh economic conditions of present are putting a strain on the population’s finances, affecting the mortgage products customers are […]

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Important Message to Intermediaries – rate increase 10th June

By Richard Steed / 10th June 2022 / Comments Off on Important Message to Intermediaries – rate increase 10th June

We have updated our product range for new mortgages effective from Friday 10th June 2022, with all pay rates increasing. Our Standard Variable Rate is also increasing by 0.25% to 4.79% and all affected customers will be contacted to advise of the changes. Our website and e-book will display our new rates from 10th June. […]

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Message to our Members – Platinum Jubilee weekend

By Richard Steed / 1st June 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Members – Platinum Jubilee weekend

Due to the Platinum Jubilee weekend, our head office will close at 5:30pm and our branches will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday June 1st. We will reopen again on Monday June 6th on our usual opening hours for our head office and branches. We wish all of our members a happy Jubilee weekend.  

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Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come

By Richard Steed / 13th May 2022 / Comments Off on Industry Insight – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come

Download the article as a PDF – Holiday lets – the best is yet to come With demand for holidaying closer to home reaching new heights during the pandemic, staycations remain popular despite overseas options opening up again post Covid-19. As a result, UK bookings remain high, making holiday let investment an attractive proposition. So what […]

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Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th May 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – rate increase 1st June 2022

We are increasing our savings rates for the following accounts from Wednesday 1st June 2022: ISA accounts will increase by 0.25% AER* to 0.55% AER 30 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.60% AER 90 days’ Notice Accounts will increase by 0.25% AER to 0.65% AER 120 days’ Notice Accounts will increase […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week – we can all play a part

By Richard Steed / 9th May 2022 / Comments Off on Mental Health Awareness Week – we can all play a part

Mental Health Awareness Week, 9th – 15th May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our […]

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

By Richard Steed / 5th May 2022 / Comments Off on Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Results of resolutions

Friday 22nd April 2022 – Important Information We would like to thank all our members who participated in the 2022 AGM. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome you back in person. You can read the Chair’s Statement and Chief Executive Review (in addition to other information on the performance of the Society […]

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Talking Helps – Youth Talk

By Richard Steed / 4th May 2022 / Comments Off on Talking Helps – Youth Talk

Talking Helps… 32% increase – St Albans young people asking for mental health support Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 – 15 May is an opportunity for the whole UK to focus on achieving good mental health. The theme this year is ‘Loneliness’ which has had a huge impact on physical and mental health during the […]

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Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

By Richard Steed / 19th April 2022 / Comments Off on Our Mortgages – SVR increases on our product range…

We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 4.19% to 4.54% from 1st May 2022. In recent months the Bank of England has increased its Base Rate by 0.65%, from 0.1% to 0.75%. As a result of this we will be increasing our Standard Variable Rate by 0.35% to 4.54%, effective from 1st May 2022. […]

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Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

By Richard Steed / 11th April 2022 / Comments Off on Message to our Savers – 30 Days’ Notice & Cash ISA – 1st May 2022

From 1st May 2022 our savings rates for our 30 Days’ Notice Account and Cash ISA are being increased as outlined below. • 30 Days’ Notice will increase from 0.25% AER* to 0.35% AER • Cash ISA will increase from 0.20% AER to 0.30% AER View our full Savings products range *AER stands for annual […]

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