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Introducing Income Plus - Offering on average £66k more*
We have a proven track record of putting home ownership within reach of more people, helping 17,700 first time buyers onto the property ladder in 2023 – more than half of our new mortgages that year.
Read articleSubmitting porting business with us just got easier
We take your feedback seriously. To help you with porting we’ve improved our website and created editable forms to simplify the process.
Read articleWe’re taking Limited Company Buy to Let to the next level!
With decades of award-winning experience in individual Buy to Let, we brought our knowledge to Limited Company Buy to Let (LCBTL), launching a dedicated product range last year.
Read articleWe’re increasing our LTVs on new build and standard mortgages
Leeds Building Society is taking another step to unlock doors for would-be homeowners by increasing loan to value (LTV) on a number of residential mortgages for new build and standard properties.
Read articleOur 2024 half-year results
Today we’ve published our financial results for the first half of 2024. It’s been another record-breaking six months for the Society. We’ve worked hard to support all our members, as well as investing in technology to improve the way we do business together.
Read articleTake a closer look at rate switch
We’ve made it even simpler and straightforward to move your clients onto a new product with our rate switch service in Mortgage Hub. We previously announced that both new mortgage applications and rate switches (formerly product transfers) can now be done all in one place on our bespoke platform.
Read articleThank you for an award-winning 2024
We’re proud of the relationships we have with our broker partners across the UK. Giving you the great service you come to expect to help you do business is our priority.
Read articleHelping brokers unlock doors for first time buyers
Our purpose is to make home ownership attainable for more people. That’s why we work with our broker partners to unlock doors for first time buyers. We want aspiring first time buyers to view joining the property ladder as something that’s achievable, not just a pipe dream. And we want you to be well-equipped to help your clients be first home happy.
Read articleLeeds Building Society announces improvements to Mortgage Hub
In 2020, Leeds Building Society launched Mortgage Hub, significantly improving the way we do business with intermediaries. Since launch, more than 23,500 intermediaries and administrators have signed up to this online mortgage platform.
Read articleAspiring homeowners helped by targeted holiday let lending restrictions
To put home ownership in reach of more people, we will stop holiday let lending in North Norfolk and certain areas of North Yorkshire. This is part of a 12-month trial starting today, Thursday 28 March.
Read articleBreaking records to help more people buy a home
Our financial results for 2023 show how we’re delivering on our purpose of putting home ownership in the reach of more people, and breaking Society records in the process. We continue to display the financial strength that will allow us to keep improving our service and supporting our members.
Read articleWe've launched our Reach Mortgage range
We believe every generation deserves a place to call home. That’s why we’re putting home ownership in reach of more people with the launch of our new Reach Mortgages. The new products offer eligible customers a more accessible range of mortgages if their credit score means they don’t qualify for one of our standard mortgage products. This means we’re opening another route into home ownership for those who may otherwise face barriers – including first time buyers.
Read articleLeeds Building Society tops the tables with mortgage rate improvements
From Tuesday 2 January 2024, Leeds Building Society will make reductions on products across its mortgage range with the aim of saving its members hundreds of pounds on their monthly mortgage payments. Supporting brokers, homeowners who are looking to renew their mortgage and first time buyers alike, the changes will come as good news to many at the start of the new year.
Read articlePlease note:
Leeds Building Society only accepts mortgage applications from intermediaries where they are providing an advised sales service, with the exception of Buy to Let & Holiday Let applications. It is the responsibility of the intermediary to ensure that all applicable law including, without limitation, the Financial Conduct Authority rules on advised mortgage sales are complied with including, without limitation, the provision of adequate explanations.