Bank of England Base Rate Change

Following the decision by the Bank of England to decrease the base rate by 0.25% on 7th November 2024, any products directly linked to the Bank of England rate will decrease by 0.25% effective 1st December 2024.
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Cumberland officially a ‘world-class’ employer

The Cumberland has been ranked as one of the best financial companies to work for in the UK in the prestigious annual Best Companies rankings.
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Your mortgage is secured on your home. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Kinder banking. It's in our nature.

At The Cumberland, we do what comes naturally. Because what comes naturally is best for our world.

We treat people with warmth and respect their dreams and ambitions. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, starting a business or saving for retirement, we're here to provide support.

We lend a helping hand in our communities. We ensure everyone feels included, look out for the most vulnerable and offer practical solutions.

We know that caring about people means caring for nature - from the countryside and wildlife to everything beyond.

We look to the environment when it comes to making decisions. Because a sustainable future is the best foundation to build.

Real people, not robots
Real people, not robots

We’re real people, not robots. So when you speak to us, you know you’ll get a personal service.

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Kinder Kind of Kitchens
Kinder Kind of Kitchens

A community initiative in partnership with FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria. Because when times get tough, this is a kinder kind of place.

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Championing our people
Championing our people

We're celebrating the people who make us who we are, by sharing their stories.

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Photo: Cumberland commits to Langholm
Cumberland commits to Langholm

The Cumberland Building Society has underlined its commitment to Langholm as the town’s last remaining bank prepares to close.

Photo: Cumberland marks World Kindness Day
Cumberland marks World Kindness Day

At The Cumberland, kindness is in our nature. This year, we celebrated World Kindness Day by spreading warmth and generosity across Cumbria, Lancashire and Southwest Scotland.

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