How does a building society work? A mutual building society, such as The Nottingham, is a financial institution run for the benefit of its members, primarily offering saving and mortgage services. We don’t have shareholders which means our profits and extra benefits can be reinvested in the business and passed on to customers. Read full story View mortgage news View all news>
Nottingham Building Society to open seven building society branches due for closure The Nottingham Building Society (‘The Nottingham’) has announced that in November and December this year, it will open seven new branches in market towns across the Midlands, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Read full story View mortgage news View all news>
Types of mortgage explained Different mortgage types can seem confusing, so here's a guide to the pros and cons of fixed-rate mortgages, tracker mortgages and discount mortgages - and what an interest-only mortgage is. Read full story View mortgage news View all news>
What you could save in just three months It can seem difficult to make saving a priority when prices seem to keep on rising and there are regular bills. But you’d be surprised where you can rein in your spending – and how little you need to set aside to watch your savings start to grow. Read full story View mortgage news View all news>
What is a credit score – and will it affect my chance of a mortgage? In most instances, when you apply to borrow money or get credit on a purchase, the lender will carry out a credit score to decide how much of a risk it is to lend to you. In theory, the better your credit score the better your chances of getting a mortgage, credit card or loan – and with lower interest rates. Read full story View mortgage news View all news>