We spoke to Paul Broadhead, head of mortgage and housing policy at the Building Societies Association (BSA), about whether building societies are still relevant in the market today.

We spoke to Paul Broadhead, head of mortgage and housing policy at the Building Societies Association (BSA), about whether building societies are still relevant in the market today.
First Step offers lending up to 98% LTV with a minimum cash deposit of just £5,000.
Bluestone Mortgages product rates now start from 5.64%.
The lender has reduced rates across its bridging products while increasing its maximum loan sizes.
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Lawton will be responsible for launching and overseeing the bank’s bridging proposition which will be available in the coming months.
The service gives advisers access to a network of chartered surveyors and homeowners can self-refer through the client portal.
England shows a North/South divide, with the North East recording the fastest pace of growth.
The lender has removed several sub-4% rates as part of the latest rate increases.
The lender has announced widespread increases across its purchase, remortgage and existing member ranges due to rising swap rates.
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