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Our Mortgages

Discover what makes Harpenden Building Society mortgages unique, including our flexible solutions, tailored approach and specialist lending experience.

Tailored mortgages from Harpenden Building Society

Harpenden Building Society is a specialist mortgage lender that provides individually assessed mortgage solutions others won’t. We help brokers and intermediaries serve borrowers with complex financial situations.

Complex mortgage needs? No problem

If everyone’s circumstances were the same, the world would be a far less interesting place. And when it comes to property needs, some lenders steer away from complicated circumstances. At Harpenden, we walk towards them.

We embrace the complex, making mortgage lending far simpler for brokers and less overwhelming for borrowers wondering how to find the right mortgage for their needs.

How does Harpenden’s tailored mortgage lending work?

So, how do we tackle complex mortgage requirements? By taking a tailored approach to lending, assessing all situations with an open mind and using our expertise to individually underwrite mortgages with the flexibility to meet specific needs.

Keys to our tailored mortgage lending approach:

  • Our experts assess every case individually
  • Harpenden’s model is designed to embrace complexity
  • We give brokers the flexibility to better serve their clients
  • Our underwriters are extremely knowledgeable about diverse financial situations

We deal exclusively with intermediaries, so we advise new mortgage customers to seek independent mortgage advice. When you’ve found the property you want, speak with your mortgage adviser to discuss your finances and borrowing needs.

What types of mortgages does Harpenden offer?

Harpenden offers a range of mortgage solutions for different property needs, each with built-in flexibility. Our specialist underwriters look at each application with a positive mindset to help brokers find the right mortgage solutions for each borrower and their specific circumstances.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

If you fail to keep up with payments on your mortgage a ‘Receiver of Rent’ may be appointed and your rental property, or other property used as security, may be repossessed.

Our mortgage products

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Residential

We offer residential mortgage solutions for anyone buying a residential property, remortgaging or releasing equity from an existing one. If you’ve found your dream home or need to free up cash from your current property, we’ve got you covered.

Residential mortgages
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Holiday Let & Second Home

Holiday homes and letting are becoming increasingly popular. We have mortgage solutions for those purchasing a second property, whether it’s an investment opportunity or a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

Holiday Let mortgages
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Self-Build

Those with entrepreneurial minds or good DIY skills often look at self-build opportunities. Harpenden can support people building a new main residence, with mortgages covering knocking down and rebuilding premises.

Self-Build mortgages
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Limited Company Buy-to-Let

We provide flexible BTL mortgages for limited companies. We work directly with intermediaries to understand and solve complex property needs and finance requirements.

Limited Company Buy-to-Let mortgages
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Buy-to-Let

We provide flexible buy-to-let mortgages for borrowers looking to purchase a property with the sole intention of letting it out under a rental agreement for business purposes.

Buy-to-Let mortgages

Harpenden are our go to lender at present. Having now placed 5 cases with them in a short period I could not be more impressed. The business development team are very friendly and supportive. The underwriting is efficient and knowledgeable.

Michael

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Very impressed with the way, they took the time to understand my circumstances and tailor an offer around them. My mortgage broker had regular calls with his Harpenden contact.

Nick Oliver

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