Nationwide Building Society
Building SocietyNationwide is the world's largest building society and the UK's second-largest mortgage provider, serving over 16 million members. As a mutual organisation, it returns profits to members through competitive rates, and offers one of the broadest mortgage product ranges in the market.
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Lending Focus
Nationwide Building Society offers mortgage products across 4 categories including Residential, Buy-to-Let, Shared Ownership and 1 more.
Key Features
- World's largest building society with member-owned mutual status
- Helping Hand mortgage for first-time buyers with 5% deposit
- Shared ownership and government-backed scheme support
- FlexPlus mortgage with offset and drawdown facilities
- Free standard valuation and no application fees on selected products
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mutual ownership means profits are returned to members through better rates
- Broadest product range of any building society — including shared ownership and Help to Buy
- Largest branch network of any building society in the UK
- Helping Hand mortgage specifically designed for first-time buyers with small deposits
Cons
- –Maximum loan capped at £2 million
- –Processing times can be longer than some high street bank competitors
- –Some products only available to existing Nationwide members
Fees & Charges
Arrangement Fee
£999 or fee-free options available
Valuation Fee
Free standard valuation on most products
Early Repayment Charge
1–5% during the initial deal period
Overpayment Allowance
Up to 10% per year without charge
Mortgage Rates
Rate data coming soon
We're working on adding live mortgage rate information for Nationwide Building Society. In the meantime, visit their website for the latest rates.
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Processing Time
3–5 weeks from application to offer
Online DIP
Yes — available online
Offer Valid For
6 months
Lending Criteria
Maximum LTV
95%
Max Loan Amount
£2m
Min Loan Amount
£25k
Rate Types
fixed, tracker, offset
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nationwide accept gifted deposits?
What is the Nationwide Helping Hand mortgage?
Does Nationwide offer offset mortgages?
Can I get a Nationwide mortgage through a broker?
How to Apply
Direct & Broker Access
You can apply directly with Nationwide Building Society or through a mortgage broker. Using a broker gives you access to the whole market and may secure better terms. Find a broker
Contact Information
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