LMS and Leek United BS form new partnership

UK conveyancer and panel management specialist LMS has partnered with Leek United Building Society, with the firm becoming the twenty-fifth mortgage lender to utilise Panel Link.

In providing Leek United with its unique Panel Link service, LMS will provide a vetted, secure panel that meets with the lender’s requirements. The service also provides a range of components to further secure the monetary chain and provide operational efficiencies in the house buying process.

Commenting on the partnership, LMS chief executive Nick Chadbourne said: “Partnering with Leek United Building Society is yet another vote of confidence in LMS Panel Link. LMS continues to place itself at the centre of UK conveyancing and continues to provide security, innovation and digitisation to all stakeholders.

“We are pleased to be further strengthening our position in the market and look forward to a long-term relationship with our latest lender partner.”

Leek United operations director John Kelly added: “I’m delighted that Leek United are using the LMS Panel Link service. It’s a market-leading solution that delivers enhanced satisfaction to our customers and extra peace of mind for our borrowers as they purchase a home.

"The system will also provide additional processing efficiencies as it is seamlessly integrated into our current processes.”

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