Kathryn Townsend, Head of Customer Vulnerability at Nationwide Press, and the Government’s Disability & Access Ambassador for the banking sector, blogs about how financial services can be accessible and outlines the steps Nationwide have taken to do this tinyurl.com/5e78um2n

Iain Kirkpatrick CEO of Market Harborough BS spoke to us about the Society's Thrive! Agenda which sits at the heart of their purpose. It is their promise to stand up for what matters most - making a difference for their #members and in their #communities bit.ly/49nJf8s

What does the next 12 months have in store for the mortgage market? What impact is a general election likely to have? How could the next government support the mortgage market? Paul Broadhead shares his thoughts in this interview with Mortgage Introducer bit.ly/4cKpX00

Over a third of people (34%) say they never compare the interest rate on their savings account to others available, according to an Opinium survey for #UKSavingsWeek last year. Shop around to find a better savings rate, visit bit.ly/4aiwPjS uksavingsweek.co.uk/switched-on/

Find out how CambridgeBS is innovating to help renters move into homeowership with their Rent to Home initiative. Another example of #MutualsinAction bit.ly/4cB2Jts #firsttimebuyers #innovation

As we approach the new tax year, ISAs are bound to become a subject of discussion. It's a good time to refresh memories on what ISAs entail, who is eligible, and the maximum #savings allowance they offer. Read the blog on ISAs on the #uksavingsweek website bit.ly/43Blusu

Andrew Holden and Josh Defty from BSA Associate Member, Parliament Hill Ltd. , outline why they see #member benefits as a useful tool to support members and demonstrate the #mutual difference lnkd.in/e3cjH7xf #MemberBenefits #BuildingSocieties

BSA's Paul Broadhead shares his thoughts on the MPC's decision to keep the Bank Rate at 5.25% bit.ly/3TqFVDU #BankRate #mortgages #inflation

Huge thanks Natalie Elphicke MP MP for chairing our #FTB roundtable in parliament yesterday. A great opportunity to discuss what Government, regulators and lenders can do to help support FTBs, ahead of the release of the BSA’s report, authored Neal Hudson bit.ly/43u47tA

During #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek take some time to think about the people you work with, being aware that not everyone is neurotypical, whether they have a diagnosis or not. The BSA’s Debbie Enever has shared her personal experience bit.ly/3PvulGm #diversity

It's #DebtAwarenessWeek and time to talk about debt. If you're struggling to make ends meet and are worried about paying your mortgage, it's really important to talk to your lender as soon as possible. #MortgageSupport #MutualityinAction lnkd.in/eUTPWsWT

Fewer homeowners asked by Building Societies Association concerned about mortgage affordability yourmoney.com/mortgages/fewe…

Whilst affording a mortgage remains the biggest barrier to buying a home, it has fallen significantly to 62% in March, from 71% six months ago in September 2023. Building Societies Association financialreporter.co.uk/concerns-aroun…

John Tilzey, finova, explores how the #savings landscape has undergone a transformation in recent years, with the emergence of new tools and platforms aimed at connecting savings providers with cost-effective technology and modern infrastructure lnkd.in/eqUFyryW

The BSA's Paul Broadhead returns to the topic of #firsttimebuyers in this months comment piece for Mortgage Finance Gazette. It is impossible to have a properly functioning #housing market without ensuring first timers can take their first step into homeownership. lnkd.in/eZuHtrQS

Our latest  #PropertyTracker  report shows a significant reduction in the number of homeowners concerned about paying their #mortgage along with a decrease in those that see mortgage #affordability as a barrier to home buying lnkd.in/eaAP6Ju4

You can find a better savings rate in as little as 5 minutes. Shop around to see what a rate change would mean for you. Visit fca.org.uk/switch #savings #financialresilience #uksavingsweek Financial Conduct Authority

In our discussion this morning, chaired by Nigel Mills MP, we evaluated how consumers can stay financially healthy now and make the right decisions for a stronger future. Thank you to our speakers from Standard Life UK and Building Societies Association for their insights. #IPTFinance

Find out how Leeds Building Society is working with partners to help find solutions that will make a huge impact to customers' #energy consumption and monthly bills. lnkd.in/evxP6DNx #MutualsinAction #greenfinance

Find out how #saving with a building society can be hugely rewarding, not only for those with the savings account, but also the #community they live in. lnkd.in/ejGdFp_Y #buildingsocieties #mutuals