Friday 08th May, 2026
HEY Credit Union is proud to announce that we have won the Lender of the Year award at the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2026!
The Yorkshire Financial Awards celebrate excellence in Yorkshire’s financial services sector, recognising organisations that have made a significant impact in their field.
The judges praised HEY Credit Union for demonstrating strength across the full lending landscape, highlighting our innovation, market growth and strong focus on customer outcomes. They also recognised our expertise, ethical practices and meaningful impact within the communities we serve.
Matthew Stevens, CEO of HEY Credit Union, said:
“Winning Lender of the Year is a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for everyone at HEY Credit Union. This award reflects the commitment of our team, who work every day to provide fair, accessible and responsible lending that genuinely supports our members and communities.”
HEY Credit Union remains committed to helping people within our common bond access affordable financial services and improve their financial wellbeing. We would also like to congratulate all of the other finalists and winners recognised at this year’s awards and thank the organisers for an excellent evening celebrating achievements across Yorkshire’s financial services sector.
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