ALEX HANNAM PHOTOGRAPHY UNSWORTH SUGDEN Market Harborough Building Society has purchased an additional four new homes in Market Harborough to be occupied by local people in need as part of its Thrive Agenda. The team at MHBS will be touring one or more of the four empty houses yet to be occupied by a family to show local MP, Neil O’Brien this unique offering. Whilst the MP is the guest of honour the CEO of Harborough District Council John Richardson and Cllr Simon Galton will be attending too. 19.02.2024 07903 169347 [email protected]

Market Harborough Building Society grows assets to £722m in 2023

Market Harborough Building Society grew its total assets to £722m and achieved record levels of new mortgage lending in 2023.

New mortgage lending reached £198m, while the society’s mortgage book grew by 20% for a second consecutive year.

Savings accounts saw record inflows of £129m, significantly exceeding the 2022 record of £92m.

Iain Kirkpatrick (pictured), chief executive at the society, said: “Market Harborough Building Society provided a beacon of light in the challenging market of 2023.

“We stayed true to our promises, made decisions based on what was right for members, brokers and their clients and are proud to have delivered another record-breaking set of results.”

He added: “I’m grateful to our members, partners and to our dedicated colleagues for their continued support and trust in our society.

“I’m looking forward to what the future holds, including the move to our new head office at The Point in Market Harborough later this month, which will see our colleagues working together under one roof for the first time.

“I can’t wait to see the impact that even better communication and collaboration will have as we bring even more innovation to the market.”

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