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Banking news - On the pulse

Banking news

Read our latest press releases and stay up to date with the latest news, comment and insights about the Family Building Society.

Latest News 2026

Keeping you up to date with the latest news.

13 MayProfessional AdviserThe CEO of The Family Building Society has penned an open letter to Treasury-backed NS&I, calling for the organisation to be authorised and regulated in “the exact same way as all deposit takers are".
30 AprFinancial ReporterFamily BS lowers minimum property value across residential and buy-to-let ranges
22 AprThe IntermediaryBorrowers turn cautious as remortgages rise, Family BS finds
17 AprFinancial ReporterFamily BS cuts residential and buy-to-let rates by up to 0.30%
9 AprMortgage IntroducerA broker's guide to Family Building Society for intermediaries
27 MarThe Independent‘Four alternatives to Premium Bonds with better win rates and returns on savings’, ‘You could win a jackpot worth £50,000 in Family Building Society’s Windfall Bond'. 
26 MarThe IntermediaryFamily Building Society reintroduces wide range of fixed rate mortgages
11 MarProperty ReporterFamily BS backs £10m affordable housing fund
4 MarThe IntermediaryFamily Building Society has launched a new 2-year fixed rate limited company buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage for both purchase and remortgage applications.
19 FebThe IntermediaryFamily Building Society increases BTL borrowing capacity
16 FebMortgage IntroducerFamily by name, family by nature: Family Building Society launches 100% LTV product
11 FebMortgage solutions
Family Building Society adds 100% LTV mortgage for first time buyers
4 FebMortgage IntroducerIn partnership with Family Building Society, Mortgage Introducer has brought together a select panel for an exclusive virtual roundtable on the future of the later‑life and buy‑to‑let markets.
30 JanThe IntermediaryHousing Oversight Committee, sponsored by Family Building Society warns housing targets 'are being pushed further out of reach by recent policy interventions'
21 JanFinancial ReporterFamily BS reduces residential rates and enhances HMO criteria
16 JanThe IntermediaryFamily Building Society cuts owner occupier rates and expands HMO criteria

Press releases

Keep up to date with latest news releases from the Society.

Family Building Society lowers minimum property value to £75,000 - 29 April 2026

Family Building Society reintroduces 60% LTV across core Owner Occupier range and reduces rates - 16 April 2026

Family Building Society reintroduces wide range of fixed rate products - 26 March 2026

Family Building Society re-enters mortgage market with limited fixed rate range - 13 March 2026

Rate reductions and enhanced HMO criteria - 20 Jan 2026

Housing Oversight Committee - 21 Jan 2026

Family Building Society announces 100% LTV Mortgage - 11 February 2026

Increase in BTL borrowing - 18 February 2026

Family Building Society backs affordable & social housing fund - 27 February 2026

Family Building Society’s innovative Windfall Bond back on sale - 13 February 2025

Financial Wellbeing Survey - 22 April 2025

Housing Oversight - Committee Launch - 14 July 2025

LSE Report - 14 July 2025

Affordability and criteria improvements alongside rate reductions - 30 July 2025

New Expat Buy to Let Ltd Company range and rate reductions - 30 September 2025

Business outlook survey - 28 October 2025

Rate reductions across Owner Occupier and Buy to Let products - 6 November 2025

Housing Oversight Committee "Reform property taxes but don't tinker' - 19 November 2025

Improvements to affordability calculator - 1 December 2025

Members annual survey - 11 December 2025

A Road Map to a Coherent Housing Policy - A report from London School of Economics and Family Building Society - 5 January 2024

Demand for mortgages is rising and will continue for the course of 2024, according to brokers surveyed - 20 March 2024

Public more optimistic about finances as cost-of-living crisis eases, says latest Consumer Sentiment Survey - 29 April 2024

Bank base rate cut finally revives housing market: Five-year fixed terms providing greater certainty for borrowers - 10 October 2024

Why housing policy is failing - a new report from the London School of Economics - 8 February 2023

It's bonkers we don't have an integrated housing policy - 5 June 2023

Significant rate reductions on our mortgage product range for new business - 7 January 2022

Premium Saver 5: Family Building Society launches competitive easy access account paying 0.72% gross AER - 14 January 2022

Resolution Foundation and Family Building Society - 3 February 2022

Windfall Bond relaunch - 6 September 2021

Family Building Society has today announced changes to its mortgage product range for new business - 8 September 2021

Family Building Society launches competitive easy access account paying 0.62% - 21 September 2021

Covid-19 fallout hits mortgage lenders' service levels. Self employed and furloughed borrowers face intense grilling - 23 September 2020

The Family Building Society's Windfall Bond now offers more prizes and even better chances of winning - 29 August 2020

Raise taxes to pay for Covid 19 say Family Building Society members - 12 August 2020

Family Building Society says plans for property wealth tax needs careful thought - 06 August 2020

Surge in demand for the Family Building Society's 95% LTV Family Mortgage - 22 July 2020

Changes to mortgage rates - 24 June 2020

Adapting to working under Covid 19 - 11 May 2020

LSE research - Remortgaging in Later Life - 16 January 2020

Stamp Duty Land Tax needs urgent reforms - 2 October 2019

The Bank of Mum and Dad - Do they really know the implications of their financial help? - 24 September 2019

The Windfall Bond from the Family Building Society - 21 August 2019

Family Building Society celebrates five years of success - 23 July 2019

The pound is unfazed by Brexit battles - 2 April 2019

The Bank of Mum and Dad - how it really works - 23 January 2019

News archive

Archived news articles since 2020.

1 DecFinancial ReporterFamily BS to lend up to 25% more with enhanced affordability
6 NovMortgage SoupFamily Building Society cuts rates and simplifies buy-to-let range
31 OctBorough InsightEpsom & Ewell Business Awards 2025
6 OctIntroducer TodayDon't tinker with tax, says group funded by building society
2 OctThe IntermediaryIndependent housing committee calls for comprehensive tax reform in Budget
30 SeptMortgage SolutionsFamily BS launches expat BTL limited company rates and cuts rates
15 SeptBrilliant SolutionsFamily BS Product Update
10 SeptMortgage SoupMortgage industry rallies behind Christmas charity concert
20 Aug3mcNEW Criteria Enhancements & Semi-Exclusives from Family Building Society
30 JulyFinancial ReporterFamily BS announces affordability and criteria enhancements alongside rate reductions
15 JulyMortgage SoupThree ‘quick fixes' proposed to ease UK housing crisis
14 JulyHousing TodaySir Vince Cable to chair new committee of housing experts
19 JuneMortgage IntroducerExpat lending: Family Building Society champions a growing niche for brokers
27 MayMortgage SoupFamily BS cuts rates and adds ‘high-loan' options
27 MayFT AdviserOlder borrowers refused mortgages by major lenders
29 AprHomebuildingA call to remove stamp duty by CEO Mark Bogard
7 MarThe GuardianShould I lend money to friends or family members
17 FebMortgage IntroducerSub-3% interest rates?
8 JanMortgage IntroducerMark Bogard warns the economy will shrink and urges BoE to cut the Bank Rate
20 DecMortgage SolutionsHomeowners are pessimistic about the UK economy - Financial Wellbeing Survey
27 NovMortgage IntroducerWe won Mortgage Lender of the Year 2024 at the Mortgage Introducer Awards!
15 OctThe IntermediaryIntermediaries are optimistic about the future of lending
25 SepMortgage IntroducerBrokers - get ready for a first-time buyer boost
4 SepMortgage IntroducerAre brokers missing a trick with later life lending?
13 AugMortgage IntroducerThe mortgage rates war: How are lender approaching it
12 JulyMortgage SolutionsFamily Building Society turns 10 years old!
22 JunePaul WelchAre your assets working hard enough?
15 JunePaul WelchSpecialist Lending Options - Later Life & High Net Worth Mortgages
6 JuneFinancial ReporterWe won the Best Later Life Lender Award at the Financial Reporter Awards 2024
9 MayMortgage IntroducerHow we can help clients through the use of intergenerational lending
4 MayThe TelegraphHow has stamp duty broken Britain's property ladder?
26 AprilFinancial ReporterSimon Wainwright appointed as our new chairman
29 March
The StandardIntermediary Business Outlook survey
27 MarchMortgage IntroducerHow Offset mortgages can help Buy to Let clients
26 FebruaryMortgage IntroducerDarren Deacon discusses our specialist solutions we can offer expat clients
8 JanuaryThe Intermediary'A Roadmap to a Coherent Housing Policy' - LSE report
12 DecemberFinancial ReporterOur residential and buy to let rates were cut by up to 0.55%
10 NovemberMortgage IntroducerWe increased our proc fees for product transfers
11 OctoberMortgage SolutionsBDMs Nathan Waller and Paul Roberts discuss why later life lending is a growing market
29 SeptemberFinancial ReporterOur Co-Directors of Underwriting, Blaine Faragher and Phillip Townsend discuss the current lending climate and their background in the industry
2 AugustMortgage StrategyOur Chief Executive, Mark Bogard, gives his view on the Bank of England's 14th consecutive base rate rise
4 JulyWhich?We are placed as the cheapest lender available to first time buyers and remortgagers for 60% LTV
26 JuneDaily MailThe Society signs onto the Mortgage Charter
10 MayMortgage IntroducerHomeownership desire remains strong amongst first time buyers
17 AprilMortgage SolutionsGetting to know your BDM: Stuart Heavens
8 FebruaryMortgage SolutionsShould the UK look towards an integrated housing strategy?
27 JanuaryMortgage IntroducerResearch suggests that mortgage approvals are on the decline. But that's not the case at Family Building Society.
23 JanuaryFT AdviserOur Chief Executive Mark Bogard discusses the interest rate rises and mortgages.
20 JanuaryFinancial ReporterIntroducing our newest business development manager Neil Cadwallader.
4 NovemberTelegraphThe best savings accounts rates
27 OctoberTelegraphAre Offset mortgages on the rise?
15 OctoberWhich?Children's savings account: Should you switch to a Junior ISA?
26 AugustMortgage SolutionsIntroducing our new London Business Development Manager Amar Mashru
19 AugustMortgage IntroducerA discussion on high loan to value mortgages in our current economic environment
18 JulyThis Is MoneyThe top current easy access saving deals
5 JulyMortgage IntroducerThe impact of the cost-of-living-crisis on the mortgage market
24 JuneFinancial ReporterOur head of intermediary sales, Darren Deacon gives his views on the current mortgage market
16 JuneBuryTimesRead about how our chosen charity SeeAbility has helped the Turners
13 MayFinancial ReporterExploration into the growth in the later life market, alternatives to equity release, and how flexibility is key
29 AprilBrilliant solutionsUpdate on our completion deadline for our Fixed Rate products
4 AprilMortgage IntroducerHow we are adapting to change through our alternative mortgage products
21 MarcheHospiceWe are proud sponsors of 'Talk the Walk' with Princess Alice Hospice
11 MarchForbesThe top 5 best Junior ISA rates
1 MarchMortgage SolutionsHow we are helping to support portfolio landlords
26 FebruaryMirrorSaving for your children's future with our Junior ISA account
7 FebruaryFinancial ReporterEnhancing our intermediary proposition with three new appointments
3 FebruaryLBCFBS in conjunction with Resolution Foundation investigates inheritance
3 FebruaryResolution FoundationResearch into Britain's inheritance windfall. What does it mean?
21 JanuaryThe TelegraphHow to protect your savings from inflation
17 JanuaryDaily MailIntroducing our Premium Saver 5, the best buy easy access saving deal
7 JanuaryFinancial ReporterReduced rates across our residential and buy-to-let mortgages
6 DecemberThe TelegraphRead how our Family Mortgage helped our customers secure their first home
17 NovemberFinancial ReporterPrice and LTV changes to residential and BTL range
1 NovemberThis is MoneyPremium saver 4 rate
29 OctoberThis is MoneyFurther information on the Windfall bond
19 OctoberThis is Money90-day notice account at 1.06 per cent
11 OctoberDaily mailWhat makes the Windfall Bond different to Premium Bonds
10 OctoberThe TimesOdds of winning on the Premium Bonds compared to the Windfall Bonds
9 SeptemberFinancial ReporterUp to 0.35% rate cut on mortgages
8 SeptemberMortgage solutionsNews on our mortgage product refresh
27 JulyMortgage solutionsDiscussion on guarantor mortgage applications as house prices rise
22 MayThis is MoneyMonthly cash prizes for savers
19 MayBBCMortgages during the Pandemic
6 MayMortgage introducerMark Bogard appointed new chair of the Building Societies Association
7 MayMortgage solutionsMeet Rebecca Hayes who works at Family Building Society
29 AprilMirror95% mortgage rates available for first-time buyers
9 AprilMortgage solutionsInformation on one of our BDMS: Grace Bennett
26 FebruaryGood housekeepingHelping loved ones own their own home
14 FebruaryDaily mailHow to save money and be in with a chance of winning a prize
10 FebruaryThe TelegraphProducts such as our Windfall Bond are a safer alternative to prize draw apps
8 FebruaryMortgage solutionsNews on Interest-Only mortgage terms
6 FebruaryMail on SundayHelp for first-time buyers with our Family assisted mortgages
4 FebruaryLBCMark Bogard, Chief Executive of The Family Building Society, discusses the stamp duty holiday

17 December 2020, Stamp duty holiday City AM

12 December 2020, Preserving £70k The Times

11 December 2020, Mark Bogard Financial Reporter

25 November 2020, 2020/21 Personal Finance Awards themoneypages.com

14 November 2020, Interest rates available The Express

12 November 2020, ISA rates Moneyfacts

13 October 2020,Later life lending The Right Mortgage

3 October 2020,Windfall bond The Times

17 August 2020, £30 million defined benefit transfer Employee Benefits

6 August 2020, Discussion on capital gains tax on residential properties Mortgage Introducer

15 July 2020, FBS wins Best Guarantor/Assisted Mortgage Lender at What Mortgage Awards What Mortgage

3 July 2020, TriLine GRC - Upgraded risk and compliance system for FBS Mortgage Finance Gazette

26 June 2020, LTV Increase Mortgage Introducer

24 June 2020, 95% LTV for first time buyers Mortgage Strategy

9 June 2020, FBS Brokers survey report Mortgage Solutions

29 May 2020, Increase in demand for specialist lending Financial Reporter

22 May 2020, Banks offer 0% interest, FBS offer 1.13% Int Mail On Sunday

4 May 2020, Keith Hickman, Mobile underwriter at FBS Mortgage Solutions

15 April 2020, FBS allows product transfers during payment holidays Mortgage Solutions

8 April 2020, FBS offers lower rates for product transfers than remortgages Mortgage Solutions

7 April 2020, Best easy access rates Daily Mail

31 March 2020, Update on the mortgage market BBC.co.uk

29 March 2019, FBS Windfall Bond Thisismoney.co.uk - dailymail.co.uk

27 March 2020, Most lenders stop lending over 60% LTV Telegraph

6 March 2020, Mark Bogard's letter to the Chancellor Financial Reporter - Specialist Finance Introducer

22 January 2020, FBS launch new mortgage products Mortgage Introducer

16-19 January 2020, FBS and LSE research - Later life borrowing in a world that’s living longer Mortgage Introducer - Mortgage Finance Gazette