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News & Blog

Get the latest news, product and service announcements from London Mutual, along with our Money Gym financial education blogs.

Re-inventing payment cards

We’re launching a smart, convenient alternative to credit cards, with fairness and simplicity at its heart.

When to get breathing space

You don’t have to be in serious financial trouble to get a debt consolidation loan. In fact, it can often be a great way to get ahead of problems before they emerge.

Why it makes sense to payroll

At London Mutual, you can have loan repayments or savings taken directly from your salary. Here’s how it works, and why it’s a great reason to join us.

Borrowing with confidence

Like any tool, borrowing can be useful, but it needs to be handled with care. Knowing how and when to borrow, how to spot signs of trouble and how to avoid them, are all crucial steps to borrowing with confidence.

How to ace your holiday planning

before you throw the suntan lotion into a bag and head for the beach, check out our top tips for making your money go further while you’re away.

What’s the deal with APR?

When a company offers a loan, credit card, mortgage or store credit, by law, they’re required to show its APR. But what does APR actually mean, how is it calculated, and how can you use it to get the best deal?

Building a digital credit union

At London Mutual, becoming fully digitally-enabled is a journey—and one we’re determined to bring all our members with us on. We speak to program manager Leanne Phillips about how we’re ensuring that digital isn’t just for the digitally savvy.

Metin’s story

Metin Basaran was living in a hostel when he first heard about London Mutual Credit Union. He heard lots of good things about being a member, so he signed up. He took a current account, which he’s stuck with. “I haven't got a card but the reason being, I just budget a...

The lowdown on lending

Matthew Sweetlove is head of lending at London Mutual Credit Union. He’s worked for the union for 15 years. “It’s great to feel like you are helping people. Many of our members are financially excluded, they have no other alternative but to go to high cost lenders or...

Lucy Wright’s story

Lucy Wright, who works for Southwark Council, had got herself into a bit of a spiral. Some bad financial decisions years ago left her with a bad credit rating, and she was getting charges from her bank every time she went overdrawn, making the situation worse. She...

London Mutual: how does it work?

Always wondered about how our credit union works, but afraid to ask? We caught up with Lisa Walder, the Deputy Manager of our branch in Peckham to talk you through it.

New in London: Azeez Dasaolu

Azeez Dasaolu moved to the UK in the summer of 2009, and soon found himself a job, at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital. But his lack of credit rating held him back from fully settling: “When you don't have credit history, it's difficult for you to access credit or other...

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