Suffolk Building Society has become the latest firm to join the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA).

The society offers a full range of mortgages from first-time buyer and family assist loans through to buy-to-let, self-build and later life lending. The majority of its lending is via Suffolk for Intermediaries.

As a full member of IMLA, Suffolk has become part of a group of lenders responsible for more than 90% of the UK’s gross mortgage lending.

Head of intermediaries at the society, Charlotte Grimshaw, will represent the platform at IMLA meetings and events.

She commented: “We’re delighted to be joining IMLA. The association’s expertise in the intermediary space is exemplary, from representing the industry at government level, providing valuable insights, to educating the market on important topics.

“With IMLA’s close alliances with the Building Societies Association and UK Finance, this relationship illustrates our dedication to the intermediary market. It’s great to now be part of this wider forum.”

Executive director of IMLA, Kate Davies, added: “We are very pleased to welcome Suffolk Building Society as a full member of IMLA. Suffolk combines the longevity and experience of a well-established traditional mutual with the innovative drive of a specialist lender.

“The society places great emphasis on its intermediary relationships, and we look forward to working together to address the issues facing our industry and drive the market forward.”

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