Personal loans and mortgages made easier. You can apply for a loan or mortgage on the internet and have acceptance in principle in 24 hours. [Guardian Finance]

You are entitled to apply for a copy of your credit file under Section 7 of the Data Protection Act 1998. Equifax can supply you with a copy of your credit file for a statutory fee of £2.00. [Equifax Credit Rating]

Offering a range of mortgages, savings, insurance and personal loans. [Derbyshire Building Society]

One of the UK's largest and strongest life assurance and pensions companies. As well as looking after pensions for approximately one million people, Scottish Widows provides savings, investment and life assurance for another 1.3 million people. [Scottish Widows]

With branches and agencies throughout the North East, Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria and Scottish Borders they have helped thousands of savers and investors. And with Universal Direct , their direct telephone service, they are able to extend their experience countrywide. [Universal Building Society]

Products and services for residents of Northern Ireland. A member of the AIB Marketing Group for collective investment schemes, personal equity plans, pensions and investment trusts only. [First Trust Bank]

Provides funding for United Kingdom residents who are studying in higher education in the United Kingdom. [Student Loans Company]

Ford Credit is Ford's own bank. Providing vehicle finance for more than seven million customers worldwide. [Ford Credit]

One of the United Kingdoms largest financial service organisations with products to cater for borrowing, investment and protection needs. [Woolwich]

Provides mortgages, savings products, insurance, credit cards and personal loans. Their aim is to be the number one provider of financial services in the East Midlands. [Loughborough Building Society]