About us

Welcome to Skipton Building Society for Intermediaries

We’re here to help your clients love you even more. Whether they aspire to own their first home, fix their next deal, or climb the next rung of the property ladder, we’ll aim to provide you with speedy service and attractive products.

We know the trust your clients place in you is so important. That’s why we’ve built an intermediary service that skips straight to what works for you.

• Our BDMs have direct access to underwriters who take a flexible, common-sense approach.
• Expert support from BDMs who can talk case details and explore options.
• Web chat answered by our colleagues – not a chatbot – and available 6 days a week.
• Getting a YES on even more of your 95% LTV applications.
• Simple solutions for complex cases.
• A lender who listens and does what it can to act on your ideas.

Skip to what works

Our Head of Business Development, Paul Fenn, and Head of Homes Lending, Si Farrell-Roberts, explore how our purpose-led lending, common sense approach, and flexible underwriting are helping brokers to secure more "yes" decisions. Information correct as at 16/09/2025.

Who are Skipton Building Society?

We are the UK’s fourth largest building society with a heritage that goes all the way back to 1853. For over 170 years, we’ve helped more people have a home and make their money work harder. We’re ready to do the same for your clients.

We are especially proud of the support we offer to first-time buyers. In 2024, we helped over 20,000 first-time buyers to take their first step onto the property ladder.

According to independent research led by Pegasus Insight & Finelight Research, for quarter one 2025:

• 92% of brokers are satisfied with their experience of approaching us with an enquiry.
• 70% of brokers are very satisfied our lending criteria meets their clients’ needs.
• The top three reasons brokers would advocate our services are:

1. Efficient, common-sense underwriting

2. Responsive, helpful BDMs

3. Good range of criteria.

Why not give us a try to see what we could do for you?

More than mortgages

If your client takes out a mortgage with us, they’ll become a Skipton Building Society member and get access to exclusive benefits.