Top executives from four of Wales’ leading lenders convened at the Principality Stadium to discuss the current financial landscape and its implications for more than 150 mortgage brokers.
The event was a collaboration between Principality Building Society, Hodge, Monmouthshire Building Society, and Swansea Building Society.
During the occasion, a panel discussion took place, offering insights and predictions on the housing market in Wales. The panelists included Principality CEO Julie-Ann Haines, Hodge CEO David Landen, Swansea Building Society’s CEO Alun Williams, and Monmouthshire Building Society’s chief customer officer Eve Wilkins. They delved into several topics, including the UK Mortgage Charter.
Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to network and received a valuation and market update from Connells, along with a presentation from the Mortgage Action Climate Group.
“Our common purpose as a group of lenders is to put our customers and members first during these volatile economic times,” said Julie-Ann Haines, CEO of Principality.
She emphasised the importance of the UK Government’s Mortgage Charter in giving confidence to individuals worried about meeting their mortgage costs. Haines also encouraged mortgage customers to reach out to their lenders if they have concerns about financial difficulties.
Hodge CEO David Landon echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the unpredictability of the current financial landscape. “The Welsh Lending event is a fantastic opportunity for us to come together and discuss challenges and solutions head on,” he said, advocating for collaboration and knowledge sharing to better support their broker partners and customers in critical moments.
