Leek Building Society has become a full member of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), bringing the body to a total of 68 full and associate members.
IMLA’s membership includes 18 building societies, 18 banks and 18 non-bank lenders, as well as 14 associate members.
Nikki Warren-Dean, head of intermediaries at Leek Building Society, will represent the lender at IMLA meetings.
As a full member, the mutual has joined a cohort of lenders responsible for more than 90% of the UK’s gross mortgage lending. In its most recent results for the year ending 2023, Leek Building Society completed £192m in gross mortgage lending.
Kate Davies, executive director of IMLA, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Leek Building Society as IMLA’s latest full member, bringing the number of mutual societies, large and small, in our ranks to 18.
“As a long-established provider with a rich history and a keen eye on the future, we look forward to working with Leek Building Society as IMLA seeks to evolve and improve the industry for borrowers, brokers and lenders alike.”

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Warren-Dean (pictured) added: “Leek Building Society is delighted to be joining IMLA, the trusted trade body representing the interests of UK mortgage lenders operating within the intermediary market. We greatly value IMLA’s role in promoting collaboration and shaping the future of our industry. Membership provides us with an exciting opportunity to engage with peers, contribute to key discussions and support initiatives that strengthen the mortgage intermediary market.
“We look forward to actively participating in IMLA’s events, debates, and networking opportunities over the coming year.”