Saffron Building Society
Building SocietySaffron Building Society is an Essex-based mutual offering residential, buy-to-let, and self-build mortgages. They are known for their flexible approach to complex cases including self-employed borrowers and unusual property types, and they support both direct applicants and broker-introduced business.
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About Saffron Building Society
Saffron Building Society was founded in 1849 and has its headquarters in Essex. The society is a mutual with no shareholders, offering residential, buy-to-let, and self-build mortgages. Saffron is known for its flexible approach to complex cases including self-employed borrowers and unusual property types.
Saffron supports both direct applicants and broker-introduced business. The society serves customers in Essex and the wider South East, with products available nationally through intermediaries. Saffron's manual underwriting allows it to consider cases that fall outside standard criteria.
Saffron Building Society is regulated by the FCA and PRA and is a member of the Building Societies Association. The society has built a reputation for flexibility and a willingness to consider non-standard applications.
Lending Focus
Saffron Building Society offers mortgage products across 3 categories including Residential, Buy-to-Let, Self Build.
Key Features
- Self-build mortgages with stage payment options
- Flexible criteria for self-employed and complex income
Important: Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute financial advice. Always verify lender details directly and seek independent advice before making financial decisions.
