News
21 Dec 2023
The great British thermo-spat! Emotions over energy bills heat up as winter kicks in
- 32% of couples have already argued over the heating and one in four have switched it on behind their partner’s back
- But Brits are striving to keep heating costs down through extra layers, hot water bottles, blankets and thick socks
- Nationwide encourages anyone struggling with finances to talk to their financial services provider as soon as possible
- Britain’s biggest building society runs a dedicated cost-of-living hotline for those worried or struggling (0800 030 40 66)
18 Dec 2023
Nationwide vows not to desert Winsford as it reinforces commitment to UK high streets
- Despite a population of 35,000 in Winsford, Nationwide is the only remaining financial service provider
- Nationwide reiterates its commitment that everywhere they have a branch they will remain through its Branch Promise
- Winsford branch has been proudly on the high street since 1971
- More than three quarters (77%) of people value or depend on branches, research shows
18 Dec 2023
Nationwide vows not to desert Mickleover as it reinforces commitment to UK high streets
- Despite a population of 18,000c in Mickleover, Nationwide is the only remaining financial service provider
- Nationwide reiterates its commitment that everywhere they have a branch they will remain through its Branch Promise
- Mickleover branch has been proudly on the high street since 1980
- More than three quarters (77%) of people value or depend on branches, research shows
11 Dec 2023
Nationwide reduces minimum visa validity requirement for residential mortgage applications
From today, Monday 11 December, Nationwide Building Society is reducing the minimum visa validity period required for residential mortgage applications.
07 Dec 2023
The Mortgage Works makes further rate cuts
On Friday 8 December, The Mortgage Works (TMW) is reducing rates on products for new and existing customers by up to 0.40 percentage points, with rates starting from 4.19%.
07 Dec 2023
Nationwide cuts fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.31%
Effective from tomorrow, Friday 8 December, Nationwide Building Society will be reducing selected rates by up to 0.31 percentage points across its two, three and five-year fixed rate product range, with Nationwide’s lowest rate now standing at 4.29%.
06 Dec 2023
Christmas offers lifeline to high streets but greater commitment needed, says Nationwide
- Research from Nationwide shows Brits plan to shop local, 58% will visit their high street in show of support
- It’s not just for the grandparents as younger generations plan to shop, eat, visit markets and get cash
- Nationwide and SaveTheHighStreet.org call for big brands to commit to high street beyond Christmas
- Britain’s biggest building society promises to not leave any town or city in which it is based until at least 2026
04 Dec 2023
Stocking killers: Purchase scams threaten to not just ruin Christmas Day but every day
- Nationwide warns about dangers of buying before checking as crooks target festive spenders
- But data shows that purchase scams are an all-year affair, with August the busiest month for crimes
- Nationwide’s Scam Checker Service protects people who are unsure about making a purchase
30 Nov 2023
Nationwide reduces switcher rates
Effective from tomorrow, Friday 1 December, Nationwide Building Society will be reducing switcher rates by up to 0.31 percentage points across its two, three and five-year fixed rate products up to 95% LTV.
27 Nov 2023
The Mortgage Works reduces rates across Limited Company and HMO ranges
On Tuesday 28 November, The Mortgage Works (TMW) is reducing rates by up to 0.30 percentage points across its Limited Company and HMO range for new customers.
25 Nov 2023
Nationwide Black Friday spending data - full day overview
Over the course of Black Friday, Nationwide members made 9.92 million transactions – 12 per cent higher than a typical Friday.