Swansea Building Society expands England mortgage team following continued national growth

28 January 2026

Swansea Building Society has announced further expansion of its England mortgage business, reflecting sustained growth in mortgage lending across the Society and increasing demand from intermediary partners outside Wales.

During 2025, Swansea Building Society completed £45.5 million in gross mortgage lending in England, representing 38.7% of total gross lending for the year. As of 31 December 2025, the value of the Society’s mortgage book outside Wales stood at £208.2 million, accounting for 36.0% of total mortgage balances.

The announcement follows a strong overall performance in 2025, during which the Society reported £117.5 million in gross mortgage lending, with excellent results delivered by its Swansea and Mumbles branches. Alongside this, mortgage activity in England continued to grow strongly, highlighting the success of the Society’s relationship-led approach to lending across both direct and intermediary channels.

To support this continued growth and maintain high service standards for broker partners, the Society has strengthened its England team with the appointments of Eleanor Powell and Bethanie Evans as additional Managers’ Assistants. They join Martin Lewis, who leads the Society’s England mortgage business, along with Jennet James (BDM), Lisa Lunness (MA), and Alex Hemingway (MA), providing enhanced day-to-day support to mortgage intermediaries and helping to ensure timely, personal service as volumes increase.

Martin Lewis, Business Development Manager / Area Manager (England), said:

“The growth we’ve seen across our England mortgage business is a direct result of the strong relationships we’ve built with intermediaries and the consistency of our approach to lending. The appointments of Eleanor and Bethanie will allow us to further enhance the support we provide to brokers, ensuring they continue to have direct access to experienced people who understand their needs and those of their clients.”

Looking ahead, the Society is planning further investment in its England proposition. Based on the actual volumes of new gross mortgage business written during the half year to 30 June 2026, Swansea Building Society is aiming to appoint an additional Business Development Manager before the end of the year, further strengthening its intermediary support across England.

Alun Williams, Chief Executive of Swansea Building Society, added:

“Our continued growth in England sits alongside the strong performance we’ve delivered across our branch network in Wales and demonstrates the appeal of our relationship-based approach to mortgage lending. By investing in our people and expanding our England team, we are ensuring that brokers and their customers continue to benefit from local decision-making, personal service and a common-sense approach to lending as demand for mortgages continues to evolve.”

As a mutual building society, Swansea Building Society remains focused on sustainable growth, supporting its members and intermediary partners through long-term relationships, accessible expertise and a commitment to delivering personal service across both Wales and England.