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During these uncertain times, we continue to review our savings products against the competition to ensure that they remain fair and balance the interests of both our savings and mortgage members as well as the Society’s funding requirements. We continue to see rates reduce across the sector which we must respond to and we have […]
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We’re delighted to once again, receive recognition for delivering the best possible service to our customers. We’re proud to be nominated as finalists for the 2020/21 The Personal Finance Awards. We have made the shortlist for two categories; Best Junior/Children’s Savings Provider and Best Building Society – Customer Service. We provide a range of personal […]
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Harpenden Building Society has won the ‘Best Local Building Society’ category at the prestigious What Mortgage Awards for a 6th consecutive year. Now in their 27th year, the What Mortgage Awards are considered the ‘stamp of approval’ to recognise and reward the best of the best within the UK’s mortgage and associated personal finance markets. […]
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Official statement; Harpenden Building Society advising customers of permanent branch closures at Wendover and Buckingham We would like to provide all of our members an update on our decision to permanently close the Wendover and Buckingham branches with immediate effect. As a Society we frequently review our business to ensure we can continue to operate […]
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The current pandemic has significantly impacted all our lives. As a local business, we serve communities in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire and we continue to ‘be open for business’ offering a range of savings accounts and mortgages. We review daily the latest Government guidance, seek feedback from members and our colleagues in the front line […]
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We recognise that this is an uncertain time for everyone. Our Members are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to reassure you that we continue to be committed to looking after your money. Recently, the Bank of England reduced the base rate by 0.65% to 0.10% and we have taken some […]
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Our latest update, December 21st 2020 We would like to provide all of our members an update on our decision to permanently close the Wendover and Buckingham branches with immediate effect. You can read our official statement in full from our Chief Executive, Sarah Howe. Below is an update for all of our members on […]
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We have provided a three year funding support programme with the St Albans based youth counselling charity, Youth Talk. Presently, the Society is halfway through the partnership and are already seeing the benefits they provide towards young people’s mental health. Funding from our Grassroots Endowment Fund has already financed the first Youth Talk counselling sessions which […]
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Here is a summary of our opening hours over the festive period for our branches… Christmas Eve – our six branches and our Head Office will close at 1pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day – our six branches and our Head Office will be closed Friday 27th December – our Head Office will be open […]
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Harpenden Building Society won the Best Local Building Society award for an unprecedented 5th, consecutive year at the What Mortgage Awards. Today we meet Harpenden’s CEO Sarah Howe who tells us more about this specialist lender which packs a punch when it comes to mortgage lending. Q: How did it feel to be voted Best […]
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