Mutuals and building societies have doubled their net mortgage lending over the last year, figures from the Building Societies Association (BSA) show.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a review of complaints handling and management in major firms, including building societies.
In March, gross mortgage lending by building societies and other mutual lenders was £2.9 bn, a rise of 8% against 2012.
A suite of simple products designed to help consumers navigate the financial services market is to include a whole-of-life insurance plan.
Adrian Coles, the director-general of the Building Societies Association, is to step down from his role later this year.
Nottingham Building Society and Shepshed Building Society have agreed in principle that the two societies should merge.
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has backed the decision to bring claims management companies (CMCs) under the umbrella of the Legal Services Ombudsman, but wants it to publish complaints data like the financial Ombudsman.
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has called for increased action against claims management companies (CMCs) after witnessing a huge increase in complaints.
The financial services industry can protect itself from future mis-selling scandals by outlawing commission across the board, BBC Moneybox journalist Paul Lewis said today at the annual Building Societies Association (BSA) conference.
Paul Broadhead of the Building Society Association lays out his plan to revive the mortgage market to Paul Robertson.