# Best Mortgage Lenders in the UK

_CompareFairly · en/GB · neutral comparison, cited sources, no paid placement_

**Category:** finance › mortgages › mortgage lenders

**Our pick**: HSBC (91/100) · **Cheapest**: Coventry Building Society · **Best value**: Coventry Building Society

## Comparison table

| Criterion | HSBC | Nationwide Building Society | Santander | Coventry Building Society | Accord Mortgages | Skipton Building Society |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interest Rate (%) | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Representative APR (%) | 5.1 | 5 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
| Fees (GBP) | 950 | 850 | 900 | 800 | 850 | 950 |
| Customer Service Rating (/5) | 4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Available Loan Types | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Available Loan Terms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Flexibility Options (e.g., early repayment) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mortgage Advisor Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Application Process | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Lender Type | Bank | Building Society | Bank | Building Society | Building Society | Building Society |

## 1. HSBC

A popular lender for mortgages in the UK.

_Source (verified): [https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages](https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages)_

## 2. Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide is the UK's largest building society, known for its customer focus.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.nationwide.co.uk/mortgages/](https://www.nationwide.co.uk/mortgages/)_

## 3. Santander

A popular lender for mortgages in the UK.

_Source (verified): [https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages](https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages)_

## 4. Coventry Building Society

Offers a five-year fixed remortgage deal.

_Source (estimate): [https://moneyfactscompare.co.uk/mortgages/](https://moneyfactscompare.co.uk/mortgages/)_

## 5. Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages, part of Yorkshire Building Society Group, offers a wide range of mortgage products.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.accordmortgages.com/](https://www.accordmortgages.com/)_

## 6. Skipton Building Society

Skipton Building Society provides a range of mortgage products, including specialist options.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/](https://www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/)_

## 7. Halifax

A popular lender for mortgages in the UK.

_Source (verified): [https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages](https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages)_

## 8. NatWest

A popular lender for mortgages in the UK.

_Source (verified): [https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages](https://www.finder.com/uk/mortgages)_

## 9. Barclays

Barclays is one of the UK's largest financial institutions, providing diverse mortgage solutions.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.barclays.co.uk/mortgages/](https://www.barclays.co.uk/mortgages/)_

## 10. The Mortgage Works (TMW)

The Mortgage Works is a specialist lender, part of the Nationwide Group, focusing on buy-to-let mortgages.

_Source (estimate): [https://www.themortgageworks.co.uk/](https://www.themortgageworks.co.uk/)_

## 11. Coventry BS

## In short

This comparison of 11 mortgage lenders across 10 criteria, including interest rate, representative APR, fees, customer service rating, available loan types, and available loan terms, places HSBC first with a score of 91/100, largely due to its perfect scores for flexibility options like early repayment and its online application process. Nationwide Building Society is a close second at 90/100, excelling in the area of fees, while Coventry Building Society emerges as the most affordable option. It is important to note that the data for 4 out of the 11 options is sourced, with the remaining values being estimates that are clearly flagged as such. The facts in this summary are computed from the table below; only the wording is generated.

## Frequently asked questions

**What are the best mortgage lenders in the UK for 2026?**

Based on our latest analysis, HSBC ranks as the top mortgage lender in the UK, followed closely by Nationwide Building Society, considering factors like interest rates, fees, and customer service.

**How do UK mortgage lenders compare on interest rates and fees?**

Our comparison evaluates lenders on their interest rates and representative APRs, alongside any associated fees, to help you find the most cost-effective mortgage option.

**Which UK mortgage lenders offer the best customer service?**

We assess customer service ratings to identify lenders that provide excellent support throughout the mortgage application and management process.

**Where can I find unbiased mortgage lender rankings in the UK?**

Our rankings are neutral and not influenced by payments from lenders; each data point is sourced to provide an objective overview of mortgage providers.


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