The Cambridge announces a record year of local investment
In 2020 The Cambridge Building Society made record levels of local investment into its members, communities, people and stores. Today it also announces a strong set of financial results despite challenging economic conditions.
The Cambridge Building Society announces appointment of new Chairman – John Spence
The Cambridge announces the appointment of new Chairman John Spence. John has extensive experience in the banking and housing sectors and has always focused on helping people. A rare accolade, John has received an MBE, OBE and CBE for his services to the Community, Charity and Business respectively.
The Cambridge enhances low deposit mortgage range
Getting a foot on the property ladder remains very difficult, particularly in the Cambridgeshire area in part due to high property prices. The latest announcement from The Cambridge aims to address this with reduced rates and new additions to its low deposit mortgage range.
The Cambridge Building Society re-launches Help to Buy mortgages
The Cambridge is once again offering Help to Buy mortgages, supporting First Time Buyers get a foot on the housing ladder with new products added to their range.
The Cambridge welcomes its next successful Rent to Home applicant
The Cambridge is delighted to announce that its latest Rent to Home applicant has now moved into their new home, marking a milestone under the Society’s Making The Difference banner.
The Cambridge announces partnership with electronic signature provider Legalesign
The Cambridge Building Society has this week announced its partnership with locally based electronic signature provider Legalesign. The collaboration has been established to support customers with a quick and easy way to share signed documentation, through an innovative system that provides digital safety and security.
The Cambridge reintroduces low deposit options for customers in its heartland
The Cambridge has announced that it has reintroduced two products for customers who are only able to access a 10% deposit. These low deposit options are offered exclusively to customers in the Cambridgeshire area.
The Cambridge launches important community partnership with YMCA Trinity Group
The Cambridge Building Society has this week announced a significant community partnership with YMCA Trinity Group. The collaboration has been established to support the charity to achieve their long-term objectives, with the end goal of supporting the vulnerable young people in the community with their homes and housing needs.
The Cambridge opens new Cherry Hinton store - its largest yet
The Cambridge is putting customers first, following significant investment in its new location at the heart of the Cherry Hinton community.
Rent to Home – The Cambridge Building Society returns to its mutual roots to help a lucky First-Time Buyer
Cambridge Building Society has announced the launch of its 2020 Rent to Home Scheme, and will be welcoming applications from today (23rd September).
The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund launches today with £500,000
The Cambridge Building Society has today launched a charitable fund with initial funding from the Society of £500,000. The Fund is available for local groups, charities and organisations who need financial support with their work to tackle home and housing needs.
The Cambridge announces support for the Women in Finance Charter
The Cambridge has formalised its commitment to a gender diverse and inclusive workplace by signing up to the Women in Finance Charter.
The Cambridge appoints new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Commercial Officer
The Cambridge has announced the appointment of Richard Brockbank as Chief Financial Officer and Carole Charter as Chief Commercial Officer. Both Richard and Carole have also been appointed roles on the Society’s Board, which allows them to contribute to the overall strategy and future of The Cambridge.
The Cambridge launches new Holiday Let mortgage products
The Cambridge has launched new Holiday Let mortgage products available to the whole of market, benefiting customers across England and Wales looking to enhance their property portfolios.
The Cambridge Building Society appoints new Non-Executive Director
The Cambridge has announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to its Board.
The Cambridge introduces new mortgage range for borrowers with impaired credit history
The Cambridge has just launched its new Credit Assist mortgage range, designed to support borrowers who have an impaired credit history due to missed payments, CCJs or defaults on credit agreements.
The Cambridge unwraps new look Ely store
The Cambridge this week welcomed guests to the reopening of its Ely store after its transformation into a vibrant and contemporary space.
The Cambridge confirmed as the first lender to support new Legal & General Surveying Services digital survey
Legal & General Surveying Services have launched SmartrSurvey, a first of its kind digital survey platform - with The Cambridge confirmed as the first lender to formally use the innovative system with its borrowers.
Former Chief Executive of The Cambridge receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 2019 Mortgage Finance Gazette Awards Stephen Mitcham, former Chief Executive of The Cambridge Building Society after stepping down from his position in October 2019, received the Lifetime Achievement Award commemorating his career in the finance sector.
The Cambridge announces new Chief Executive Officer
The Cambridge Building Society has announced Peter Burrows as its next Chief Executive Officer after a summer-long search.
The Cambridge announces new Shared Ownership 95% LTV remortgage offering
The Cambridge has announced that it is changing its lending criteria to offer Shared Ownership remortgages up to 95% LTV, allowing borrowers to staircase faster to own a larger percentage of their property. This is an increase from the previous offering of 90% LTV on Shared Ownership remortgages.
The Cambridge Building Society announces partnership with Liquid Expat
The Cambridge Building Society has announced that it will be taking its comprehensive Expat lending proposition to a wider audience, by partnering with Liquid Expat.
The Cambridge announces a series of Shared Ownership themed drop in sessions
In support of Shared Ownership week, The Cambridge has announced a series of educational ‘drop in sessions’ hosted by its mortgage experts.
The Cambridge draws the first successful applicants of its Rent to Home initiative
Following the successful launch of Rent to Home in April, The Cambridge Building Society has drawn the two applicants to benefit from the initiative.
The Cambridge makes changes to lending products and criteria to further support First Time Buyers
The Cambridge has announced reductions to the rates on some of its 95% LTV mortgage products alongside adjusting lending criteria by increasing the maximum mortgage term to 40 years and therefore strengthening its ability to support First Time Buyers.