News

• Increasingly people are reporting being victims, with younger people seemingly more impacted 
• Despite rise in cases, just one in ten worry about being targeted by an impersonation scam 
• Two thirds answer unknown or withheld calls and a fifth don’t check emails properly or at all 
• Latest research continues Nationwide’s ongoing campaign to educate people about scams 
• Follows launch of Society’s new Scam Checker Service, available in branch or over telephone 

On Wednesday 27 October, Nationwide will be increasing selected two, three and five-year fixed rate products at 60% and 75% LTV by up to 0.07%. 

• New Consumer Insight Panel research shows widespread support for sustainable spending
• 47 per cent of people back ‘green tax’ on damaging products, rising to 54% of Gen Z
• More than two thirds support mandatory environmental labelling for all products
• Dealing with climate change a bigger priority than economic growth, poll highlights

On Thursday 14 October, The Mortgage Works (TMW) is reducing selected buy to let rates by up to 0.50%.

Nationwide is touring the UK in a specially kitted-out van that will give those not used to banking online a helping hand at a time digital transactions continue to soar.

• Nationwide launches The Landlord Works – a new platform offering support for all UK landlords
• Free online resource addresses the needs of landlords to help them manage properties and finances
• Introduction of The Landlord Works aims to further improve health of the private rented sector
• Aimed at fostering better landlords everywhere as 23% of private tenants live in ‘non-decent’ homes¹
• Complements The Mortgage Works, which continues to offer competitive buy-to-let mortgages

Nationwide today becomes the first major lender signed up to Deposit Unlock – a mortgage indemnity scheme which supports 95% Loan to Value (LTV) lending on newbuild properties for both first-time buyers and second steppers up to the value of £750,000.

Nationwide Building Society’s Oakfield development in Swindon - one of the UK’s largest energy-efficient housing projects - has landed a prestigious housing award in recognition of its community-centric design.

• Rates on selected mortgages reduced by up to 0.17% from Wednesday 29 September
• Selected shared equity mortgage rates also reduced by up to 0.35%
• New rates ensure Society remains highly competitive for all types of borrowers

• New Scam Checker service allows members to check a payment they may be worried about 
• Promise to refund those who go on to be scammed after being given the green light 
• Analysis suggests 65% of scams could be identified and stopped by speaking to someone first 
• Society campaigns for improved Online Safety Bill and enhanced code to protect scam victims

Nationwide is touring the UK in a specially kitted-out van that will give those not used to banking online a helping hand at a time digital transactions continue to soar.