Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has been highly commended at the Moneyfacts Awards 2018.

The specialist mortgage lender was recognised in the Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider category at the prestigious financial awards held at the Tower of London.

Steve Fletcher, the Vernon Building Society’s Chief Executive, said: “We are proud to be recognised by Moneyfacts for the products and service we provide to first-time buyers.

“We understand that first time buyers value the personal approach and time we take to help them find the best solution for their needs at such an important time in their lives.

“An ever-changing population with increasingly complex needs means there is growing demand for innovation within the mortgage sector.

“We are embracing this opportunity as evidenced by our willingness to lend to people in retirement.

“Our core differentiator when compared to larger lenders is the very personal service we offer, including our capability to individually assess each mortgage case on its own merits.

“This means all our decisions are made by humans, not computers, and we know that’s what customers want.”

To see all the winners, go to the Moneyfacts website.