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PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

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PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

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SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

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SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

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ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

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ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

Provider Category Award Icon

PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Provider Category Award Icon

PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Service Category Award Icon

SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Service Category Award Icon

SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Broker Category Award Icon

ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

Broker Category Award Icon

ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

Provider Category Award Icon

PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Provider Category Award Icon

PROVIDER CATEGORIES

For all product-specific categories, detailed weekly analysis of the data provided to us and displayed in Moneyfacts Magazine or on any of the Moneyfacts online systems between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 is undertaken by our well-qualified research team.

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Service Category Award Icon

SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Service Category Award Icon

SERVICE CATEGORIES

For service categories, the intermediary community is given the chance to complete testimonials for their preferred providers via online forms, which are open from 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Those responding are asked to consider all aspects of the service offered by providers between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. 

Following the shortlist announcement, all shortlisted organisations are invited to submit any supporting information for their nomination between 18 March and 23 April 2027. Using all of the available information, an internal judging panel then assesses the results and decides the final positions of finalists.

Broker Category Award Icon

ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

Broker Category Award Icon

ENTRY CATEGORIES

For all broker/intermediary categories, we invite entries/nominations to be submitted between 4 January 2027 to 19 February 2027. Once the shortlists are announced in March, the finalists will have the opportunity to invite their own contacts to submit feedback on their service via an online survey. In combination with an internal judging panel, this feedback decides the final positions for these categories.

 

While Best Underwriting Team is presented to a provider rather than a broker/intermediary, it also follows the same entry and testimonial process as above, following the same dates.

  Provider Categories Service Categories Entry Categories
Best Fixed Rate Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Variable Rate Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Remortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Service from a Mortgage Provider   Red Tick  
Best Building Society Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Bank Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Specialist Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Mortgage Club of the Year     Orange Tick
Mortgage Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Specialist Mortgage Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Mortgage Network of the Year     Orange Tick
Best BDM Team   Red Tick  
Best Underwriting Team     Red Tick
Mortgage Administrator of the Year     Orange Tick
Best Conveyancing/Legal Search Service   Red Tick  
Best Surveying Service   Red Tick  
Best Fixed Account Provider Red Tick    
Best No Notice Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Notice Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Monthly Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Fixed Rate Cash ISA Provider Red Tick    
Best Variable Rate Cash ISA Provider Red Tick    
Best Building Society Savings Provider Red Tick    
Best Bank Savings Provider Red Tick    
Secured Loan Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Best Secured Loan Provider Red Tick    
Best Service from a Secured Loan Provider   Red Tick  
Best Personal Loan Provider Red Tick    
Best Current Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Card Provider Red Tick    
Best Use of Technology in Personal Finance Red Tick Red Tick  
Innovation in Personal Finance Red Tick Red Tick  
Personal Finance Provider of the Year Red Tick    
  Provider Categories Service Categories Entry Categories
Best Fixed Rate Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Variable Rate Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Remortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Service from a Mortgage Provider   Red Tick  
Best Building Society Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Bank Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Best Specialist Mortgage Provider Red Tick    
Mortgage Club of the Year     Orange Tick
Mortgage Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Specialist Mortgage Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Mortgage Network of the Year     Orange Tick
Best BDM Team   Red Tick  
Best Underwriting Team     Red Tick
Mortgage Administrator of the Year     Orange Tick
Best Conveyancing/Legal Search Service   Red Tick  
Best Surveying Service   Red Tick  
Best Fixed Account Provider Red Tick    
Best No Notice Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Notice Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Monthly Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Fixed Rate Cash ISA Provider Red Tick    
Best Variable Rate Cash ISA Provider Red Tick    
Best Building Society Savings Provider Red Tick    
Best Bank Savings Provider Red Tick    
Secured Loan Broker of the Year     Orange Tick
Best Secured Loan Provider Red Tick    
Best Service from a Secured Loan Provider   Red Tick  
Best Personal Loan Provider Red Tick    
Best Current Account Provider Red Tick    
Best Card Provider Red Tick    
Best Use of Technology in Personal Finance Red Tick Red Tick  
Innovation in Personal Finance Red Tick Red Tick  
Personal Finance Provider of the Year Red Tick    
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