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How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
How Building Societies contribute to the UK economy
Ahead of today’s Westminster Hall debate about the role of co-operatives and mutuals, we highlight how building societies contribute to the economy and public life.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building Societies Association comments on MPC decision and November Monetary Policy Review
Paul Broadhead, Head of Mortgage and Housing Policy at the BSA commented:
We now have an unprecedented chance to benefit building societies – let’s seize the opportunity Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
We now have an unprecedented chance to benefit building societies – let’s seize the opportunity
Newly proposed measures take advantage of the Brexit freedom. It’s time for other decision makers to follow.
Struggling to pay the mortgage? An effective SMI scheme could make the difference Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
Struggling to pay the mortgage? An effective SMI scheme could make the difference
With COVID-19 causing many people to feel the strain when it comes to paying their mortgage, an improved Support for Mortgage Interest scheme could help those who need it most.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Lending up: Savings figures mask differences across society
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
New Chair elected at Building Societies Association
Mark Bogard, Chief Executive of the Family Building Society has been elected as the new Chair of the Building Societies Association. He takes up this role with immediate effect.
We need a cap on standard variable rates to give “neglected” mortgage prisoners the financial relief they desperately need
Economy
By Seema Malhotra and Lord John Sharkey
We need a cap on standard variable rates to give “neglected” mortgage prisoners the financial relief they desperately need
Mortgage prisoners are trapped in costly deals with mortgage loan sharks squeezing every last penny out of them. MPs must vote to cap standard variable rates and ensure that they can access fixed-rate deals.
What the pandemic has taught us about financial resilience Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
What the pandemic has taught us about financial resilience
If the experience of the past 12 months has taught us anything, it's the importance of financial resilience. And no group of organisations understands that better than the nation's network of building societies. We sit down with Mike Regnier, the chair of the Building Societies Association, to hear his thoughts on how the UK can build back better
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Budget
Commenting on today’s Budget, Robin Fieth CEO of the Building Societies Association said:
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA calls for tapered end to stamp duty holiday
Extend tax reduction for those already in the home buying process.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
BSA and UK Finance issue joint statement following MHCLG's statement on cladding
In a joint statement responding to the announcement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government today regarding cladding, UK Finance and Building Societies Association said:
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Mortgage lenders support extension to moratorium on possessions until 1 April 2021
Following the publication of the FCA consultation today, the BSA and UK Finance have issued a joint press release to say that mortgage lenders support the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed extension to the moratorium on possessions to 1 April 2021
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
UK Finance and BSA comments on MHCLG announcement of the new Waking Watch Relief Fund
It’s important that the cost of remediation works does not fall on leaseholders who bought their homes in good faith and the government’s confirmation today that the building industry must contribute towards these costs brings much-needed clarity and relief to homeowners.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Housing market sentiment falls, particularly in the devolved nations
The latest Property Tracker survey from the Building Societies Association, reveals that consumer confidence in the housing market has slipped back after a rise following the announcement of a Stamp Duty holiday and Covid-related demand.
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Building societies deliver robust lending performance
Released today, figures from the BSA for Q3 2020 show that building societies took a market share of 28% of new mortgage approvals in the quarter.
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Lenders commit to ongoing support for mortgage customers
FCA publishes final guidance
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Economy
By Building Societies Association
Thinking outside the box: Exploring innovations in affordable homeownership
Independent report from the LSE finds affordable homes initiatives have been 'ill-defined and poorly targeted'
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
UK Finance and Building Societies Association respond to announcement of FCA consultation on mortgage payment deferrals
Lenders will respond by 10:00 deadline on 5 November
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
UK Finance and Building Societies Association respond to Financial Conduct Authority announcement regarding mortgage payment deferrals
Follow-up to Prime Minister's statement on tighter Covid-19 restrictions for England from 5 November
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Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on the Chancellor's summer economic update
Following today's statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the BSA makes the following comments:
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Job insecurity is the biggest barrier to home ownership for the first time in a decade
Buyers state job insecurity as the biggest barrier to home ownership (65%) compared to 35% in March 2020), overtaking ‘raising a deposit’ (40%) for the first time in 10 years.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
CMME and IPSE join forces to help freelancers realise their homeowning dreams
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) is partnering with CMME, a leading mortgage and protection broker specialising in freelancers and the self-employed.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA comments on today's announcements of support for mortgage borrowers
Commenting on the announcements from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP and the FCA on support for mortgage borrowers, Robin Fieth, Chief Executive of the Building Societies Association (BSA) said:
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
Lenders grant 1.6 million payment holidays to mortgage holders
Lenders have given over 1.6 million mortgage payment holidays as of Friday 24 April 2020 to support customers facing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, UK Finance reveals today.