Furness Building Society

The small print - Legal information

General

The services referred to on this website are only available to residents in England, Wales and Scotland and are not an invitation or offer to sell mortgages, savings or investment products or any other services outside these areas.

The information provided does not constitute financial or other professional advice. If you want to take up any services, please seek further information from Furness Building Society, an appropriate subsidiary or an Independent Financial Adviser. All the products and services described are subject to availability and may be withdrawn and the terms and conditions may be varied, at any time without notice.

While every care is taken to ensure that the information provided is correct, no warranty is given as to its accuracy. Neither Furness Building Society nor its subsidiaries will accept any liability for any losses or damages whatsoever from use or inability to use this site or from any error or omission in information.

Data Protection

You have a right of access under the Data Protection Act 1998 to personal information held by us. Please contact our Head Office if you require details. All your personal information will be treated as private and confidential and none of these details will be disclosed to anyone with the exception of cases permitted by law.

Financial Services

Furness Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is entered in the FSA Register, number 159624.

Furness Building Society acts as an introducer to Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society Limited, who are regulated by the Financial Services Authority, for advice on investment, life protection and pensions.

Furness Building Society also offers general insurance products from AXA Insurance UK plc, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Furness Building Society is a participant in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Payments under the Scheme are limited to a maximum of £31,700 that is 100% of the first £2,000 of an investor's total shares and/or deposits in the Society, and 90% of the next £33,000. Most investors are covered, including individuals and small firms. Although most shares and deposits are denominated in sterling, all other currencies are covered. Further details are available from the Society.

Complaints

The Society has a complaints handling procedure and complaints we cannot settle may be referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Banking Code

The Society follows the Banking Code, copies of which are available on request or by accessing www.bankingcode.org.uk.

A member of the Building Societies Association.

Eligible for investment by Trustees.

These terms shall be governed by English law and the language we will use in our communications will be English.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.