Mansfield Building Society
Building SocietyMansfield Building Society is a Nottinghamshire-based mutual offering residential and buy-to-let mortgages with flexible criteria, known for its willingness to consider applicants with adverse credit history and non-standard circumstances.
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About Mansfield Building Society
Mansfield Building Society was established in 1870 in the Nottinghamshire market town of Mansfield. The society has served its community for over 155 years and has grown into a well-regarded regional lender with a reputation for flexibility and pragmatic underwriting.
Mansfield Building Society has distinguished itself by its willingness to consider applicants with impaired credit histories. While not a specialist adverse credit lender, the society takes a pragmatic view of past credit issues and assesses each case individually. This approach, combined with flexible criteria for self-employed borrowers and those with complex income, has made Mansfield a popular choice for borrowers who struggle to meet the rigid requirements of high street lenders.
The society offers residential and buy-to-let products and works with mortgage brokers across England and Wales in addition to serving customers directly through its branches. Mansfield Building Society is committed to its mutual values and community roots. It is regulated by the FCA and PRA and is a member of the Building Societies Association.
Lending Focus
Mansfield Building Society offers mortgage products across 3 categories including Residential, Buy-to-Let, Adverse Credit.
Key Features
- Considers applicants with historic adverse credit on a case-by-case basis
- Individual underwriting with flexible income assessment
- Buy-to-let products for individual landlords
- Available both directly and through mortgage brokers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Willingness to consider past credit issues sets it apart from high street lenders
- Flexible underwriting for self-employed and contractor income
- Personal service with accessible underwriting team
- Mutual status ensures member-focused lending decisions
Cons
- –Maximum LTV of 85% — lower deposit borrowers may find better options elsewhere
- –Rates may be higher than the cheapest high street deals, reflecting the flexibility offered
- –Branch network limited to Nottinghamshire area
Fees & Charges
- Arrangement Fee
- Varies by product; typically £299–£599
- Valuation Fee
- Charged based on property value
- Early Repayment Charge
- 1–3% during the initial deal period
- Overpayment Allowance
- Up to 10% per year on most products
Mortgage Rates
Rate data coming soon. View rates on Mansfield Building Society
Application Process
- Processing Time
- 3–5 weeks
- Online DIP
- No — via broker or branch
- Offer Valid For
- 6 months
Lending Criteria
- Maximum LTV
- 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mansfield Building Society accept applicants with bad credit?
Does Mansfield Building Society lend nationally?
What income evidence do self-employed borrowers need?
Does Mansfield Building Society offer buy-to-let mortgages?
How to Apply
Direct & broker access. Apply directly or via a broker for whole-of-market access. Find a broker
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