Leek Building Society is the latest lender to join the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (Imla). This brings Imla’s membership total to 68, with 18 building societies, 18 banks and 18 non-bank lenders making up the 56 full members, plus 14 associate members.
Nikki Warren-Dean, head of intermediaries at Leek Building Society, will represent the lender at IMLA meetings.
As a full member of Imla, Leek Building Society becomes part of a group of lenders responsible for more than 90% of the UK’s gross mortgage lending.
Commenting on Leek BS’s inclusion, Imla executive director Kate Davies (pictured) said: “We are very pleased to welcome Leek Building Society as IMLA’s latest full member, bringing the number of mutual societies, large and small, in our ranks to 18. As a long-established provider with a rich history and a keen eye on the future, we look forward to working with Leek Building Society as IMLA seeks to evolve and improve the industry for borrowers, brokers and lenders alike.”
Nikki Warren-Dean, head of intermediaries at Leek Building Society, added: “ We greatly value IMLA’s role in promoting collaboration and shaping the future of our industry. Membership provides us with an exciting opportunity to engage with peers, contribute to key discussions and support initiatives that strengthen the mortgage intermediary market.”
