Market Harborough Building Society has joined the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) as a full member, expanding the association’s representation to 54 banks, building societies and specialist lenders.
The mutual operates nationally through intermediaries and has long focused on borrowers with specialist requirements, including complex income, unusual properties, expat lending and bridging finance.
By becoming a full member, the society joins the group of lenders responsible for more than 90% of the UK’s gross mortgage lending.
Iain Smith, head of mortgage distribution at Market Harborough Building Society, said: “At Market Harborough, we are delighted to be joining IMLA at such an important time for the intermediary mortgage market.
“Intermediaries are central to how we serve customers with specialist needs and complex circumstances.
“Membership of IMLA gives us the opportunity to collaborate even more closely with our peers, contribute to industry-wide discussions, and help shape the future of a market where access to underwriters and personalised support increasingly make a real difference.”
Kate Davies, executive director of IMLA, added: “We are very pleased to welcome Market Harborough Building Society to IMLA.
“The Society brings valuable expertise in specialist lending and intermediary distribution, and we look forward to working closely with Iain and his colleagues as they contribute their insights to our member discussions.”
