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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Loans reviews

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.91 (1262 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 1,262 reviews, last reviewed 16th Jun 2026

18700% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

98%

Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent customer service everytime Excellent customer service everytime Reviewed on: 16th June 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

I'm a new account holder, I did the payroll loan sch... I'm a new account holder, I did the payroll loan scheme and I can honestly say it was simple and easy to do not even a hour. I got approved within 2 d... Read more Reviewed on: 10th April 2026

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Northern Community Bank, offer loans from £150 to £15,000, with repayments tailored to
suit your financial situation.

Offering £500 Family Loan and Savings Scheme is an option too. Account holders can borrow while using your Child Benefit for repayments, helping you manage your finances.

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Good opportunity to save money long term

Good opportunity to save money long term despite interest, I've found it an affordable easy way to ensure repayments are on time and a savings pot is built up to enjoy in the future. I intend to increase my savings over a 3 - 5 year period before withdrawing and be able to treat my family to a fantastic well deserved holiday no expenses paid thanks to Pennine Credit Union. I am learning how to save and appreciate my money. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Dz, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience with PCCU. We are delighted that this was a positive experience for you. All feedback is gratefully received and helps us to continuously improve the service and products we offer our members. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

I applied for my loan on line, it was easy to naviga...

I applied for my loan on line, it was easy to navigate through the application, and got the amount i asked for, the repayments are very straight forward. Reviewed on: 6th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Andrew, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are so pleased we could help. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

Brilliant

Brilliant service and kind staff Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Starcecil, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your experience with us. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

Easy to use app helps budgeting loans and savings ...

Easy to use app helps budgeting loans and savings Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Laura, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 11th June 2025

Easy to use

Easy to use the app, chat bot works well and self explanatory. Helped massively with savings and expenses too Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Bethany, Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience with PCCU. We are delighted that this was a positive experience for you. All feedback is gratefully received and helps us to continuously improve the service and products we offer our members. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

Quick, Easy and Excellent Customer Service

Very easy application process from start to finish. Customer service is excellent, I use online chat and it’s easy and they reply promptly. Overall experience has been fantastic. I recommend to anyone I think would benefit from the services they offer Reviewed on: 5th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Marie, Thank you for your 5-star rating! Our team works very hard to ensure we deliver great service to the members. We aim to make sure that your experience with us is as easy and straightforward as possible. Many thanks for the recommendation! Response date: 11th June 2025

Swift and excellent service

Always quick to respond, fair amount of time between loans. Highly rexommended Reviewed on: 4th June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Amanda, Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! So glad we can help, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

Been with credit union for years now highly recommend

Been with credit union for years now highly recommend Reviewed on: 3rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Stephanie, Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! So glad we can help, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

It’s great to have as back up if ever needed.

It’s great to have as back up if ever needed. You don’t really see the money go but the benefit of being able to take a bigger sum every few months is great. Reviewed on: 3rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi White, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 11th June 2025

Very helpful and friendly and good with people

Very helpful and friendly and good with people Reviewed on: 3rd June 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Tamara, Thank you so much for your kind review. Our team pride themselves on offering a friendly and professional service, making sure our members are at the centre of everything we do. Many thanks! Response date: 11th June 2025

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Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Loans reviews

18700% increase in 5 star reviews

100% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Review Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union): Loans now

Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Loans reviews (1262)

Good opportunity to save money long term

I applied for my loan on line, it was easy to naviga...

Brilliant

Easy to use app helps budgeting loans and savings ...

Easy to use

Quick, Easy and Excellent Customer Service

Swift and excellent service

Been with credit union for years now highly recommend

It’s great to have as back up if ever needed.

Very helpful and friendly and good with people

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