The Cambridge Building Society has been named a triple gold winner of the Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider award at the 16th Annual MoneyNet Awards 2026.
This is the third consecutive year the Society has received the award, recognising its expertise and dedication to helping people take their first step onto the property ladder.
The Cambridge supports first-time buyers through a range of innovative ways and products, including mortgages for Shared Ownership, Right to Buy and its Low Deposit range.
Our unique Rent to Home initiative has now helped eight people – including 5 people in 2025 - who would have been otherwise unlikely to afford to rent and save for a deposit for a property onto the housing ladder. Under the scheme, customers rent a property from The Cambridge for up to three years, with up to 70% of the rent paid returned to them to use towards a deposit when taking a mortgage with the Society.
Carole Charter, Chief Commercial Officer at The Cambridge, said:
“Being named Best First Time Buyer Mortgage Provider for the third year running at the MoneyNet Awards is something we’re really proud of. We understand that no two first-time buyers are the same, so we work hard to offer mortgage options that reflect different circumstances.”
“Through initiatives like our Rent to Home scheme, we’ve been able to help more people have a home by returning rent of £132,750 in 2025 to support first time-buyers – and we’re committed to opening more pathways to home ownership.”
The MoneyNet Awards recognise organisations that adapt to changing market conditions and deliver strong products and value for customers.
Cambridge Building Society mortgages are available on properties across England and Wales.
Lending decisions across all first-time buyer products are based on individual circumstances rather than credit scores alone.
Visit www.cambridgebs.co.uk to view its range of mortgage products.
