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

Name: Loans
Rating: 4.92 (1327 reviews)

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4.92

Based on 1,327 reviews, last reviewed 21st Aug 2026

14% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% decrease in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

98%

Latest highest rating:

5

I have been with pennie community credit since 2022,... I have been with pennie community credit since 2022, they have new name Northern community bank, they have been great not only with loans ,but savings... Read more Reviewed on: 21st August 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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I love how you have a savings account.

I love how you have a savings account. As well as getting a loan Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kirsty, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your experience with us. Many thanks! Response date: 14th July 2025

Always here to help and answer any questions or quer...

Always here to help and answer any questions or queries quite quickly Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Kathryn, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 14th July 2025

Helpful staff

Really helpful staff, it’s so quick and easy to apply and receive loans. I use the online app and I can fill and attach documents with ease. Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Sash, 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! Response date: 14th July 2025

Very helpful when in a time of need

Very helpful when in a time of need Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Portia, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are so pleased we could help. Many thanks! Response date: 14th July 2025

I've used Credit union for years now and I've always...

I've used Credit union for years now and I've always found the staff are polite and very professional. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Lynda, Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! So glad we can help, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Many thanks! Response date: 14th July 2025

They're amazing from applying and after

They're amazing from applying and after Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Derry, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are delighted to see the 5* review! Much appreciated! Response date: 14th July 2025

Like banks used to be

Get to speak to a real person, full circumstances taken into account, not just credit rating Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi JR, 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: 14th July 2025

amazing service

i have always had a great experience and the staff a really helpful Reviewed on: 11th July 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: 14th July 2025

Always happy to help, and have been using service fo...

Always happy to help, and have been using service for a while it helps when need top ups Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Lisa, Thank you for sharing your experience with PCCU. We are so pleased we could help. Many thanks! Response date: 14th July 2025

Good experience with penny community

Good experience with penny community Reviewed on: 11th July 2025

Reply from Northern Community Bank (formerly Pennine Community Credit Union) Hi Alexandra, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your experience with us. Many thanks! Response date: 14th July 2025

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

14% decrease in 5 star reviews

100% decrease 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 (1327)

I love how you have a savings account.

Always here to help and answer any questions or quer...

Helpful staff

Very helpful when in a time of need

I've used Credit union for years now and I've always...

They're amazing from applying and after

Like banks used to be

amazing service

Always happy to help, and have been using service fo...

Good experience with penny community

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