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Our Mortgages – Standard Variable Rate increases from 11th August We are changing our Standard Variable Rate from 7.29% to 7.79% from 11th August 2023 for new applications, and 1st September for existing customers. We will be contacting all affected customers to advise of the change and what it means to them. Increases to our […]
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The below accounts will be changing from Tuesday 11th July as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable Online Instant Access (Issue 1) 3.84% 4.20% 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.80% 4.15% Triple Access (3 or less withdrawals per annum) 3.75% 3.95% **Triple Access (4 […]
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The below accounts will be changing from Friday 30th June as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.55% 3.80% Triple Access (3 or less withdrawals per annum) 3.50% 3.75% **Triple Access (4 or more withdrawals per annum) 1.60% 1.60% […]
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June 28th, 2023: Harpenden Building Society has won the ‘Best Local Building Society’ category at the prestigious What Mortgage Awards for a 9th consecutive year. During what has proven to be a positive twelve months for the Society, Harpenden has worked tirelessly to serve its communities and members, providing continued support and comfort during these […]
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Download the article – Summer’s here! UK Holiday Lets creating ongoing broker opportunity 2023 continues to see strong demand for UK holidays creating new opportunities for brokers as investors look to finance holiday let properties. Staycations remain popular Three quarters of us have said we’re going to have a ‘staycation’ holiday this year according to […]
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Download the article – TV favourite Kevin McCloud gives boost to self-build The words ‘self-build’ and ‘Kevin McCloud’ go hand in hand thanks to his success presenting ‘Grand Designs’ and its spin off series ‘The Streets’. With self-build getting such high profile airtime it’s not surprising that interest is booming giving ongoing opportunities for mortgage brokers […]
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Download the article – Airbnb demand boosts mortgage business Increasing numbers continue to purchase properties to rent out as short-term holiday lets. The popularity of Airbnbs has been a major factor in driving new business for brokers – as a specialist lender we’ve been delighted to arrange finance! The ‘Airbnb effect’ is set to continue […]
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The below accounts will be changing from 15th June as follows: Account name Current rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable New rate Gross PA / AER%* Variable 45 Days’ Notice (Issue 1) 3.35% 3.55% 30 Days’ Notice (Issue 2) 2.00% 2.20% Instant Access (Issue 2) 1.75% 2.00% Cash ISA (Issue 2) 1.75% 2.00% Online Instant […]
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Download the article – Airbnb popularity driving holiday let mortgage enquiries Airbnb’s popularity has been significant in recent years and has driven high volumes of holiday let mortgage business. Ongoing demand is creating significant opportunities for mortgage brokers as investors continue to buy holiday properties for short term rental. So why are Airbnb properties so […]
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Just to inform our members, for our Harpenden branch only – our opening hours for the weekend of May 27th-28th are as follows: Saturday 27th May – open 9am to 11am Sunday 28th May – closed Our remaining three branches are open 9am-12pm on Saturday 27th and closed on Sunday 28th May. Please note: All […]
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