The Cumberland named best in the UK for first-time buyers

The Cumberland has been named the Best Mortgage Provider for First-Time Buyers in the UK at the Moneyfacts Awards.

The team also scooped second and Highly Commended for Best Remortgage Provider.

Angela Borthwick, products and pricing manager at The Cumberland, said: “It was a brilliant night especially winning the first-time buyer category.

“It was incredible to hear The Cumberland’s name called out. I was humbled. We are a building society based in Cumbria and to have this national recognition is amazing.

“The first-time buyer category is a very important one, it is all about people getting that step onto the property ladder.

“There has been a lot of hard work and dedication from the teams on the products we offer, as well as the personal, kinder service that’s provided when you come to us.”

Chris Cairns, head of products, said: “We pride ourselves on the products and services that we provide for our customers and to be recognised in this way is testament to our kinder banking approach.

“This means a lot to our colleagues who work hard every day to embody our kinder ethos and we thank our customers for choosing us.”

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