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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.

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Submitting 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.

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We’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.

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We’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.

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Our 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.

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Take 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.

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Thank 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.

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Helping 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.

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Leeds 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.

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Aspiring 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.

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Breaking 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.

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We'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.

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Leeds 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.

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