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Bath Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 291 reviews, last reviewed 4th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Excellent Service. Tim Randall was very knowledgeable, clear and concise about Bath's products. When he said he would do something, he did it. We were kept informed thro... Read more Reviewed on: 4th April 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

First, it's very slow. Many last minute surprises First, it's slow, very slow. Next dont get your hopes up. Everything seemed great (but slow). Finally we received the offer long after we hoped to exc... Read more Reviewed on: 31st March 2025
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Are you looking for the right mortgage to secure your dream home? We collect Bath Building Society mortgage reviews to help you make an informed decision when choosing your mortgage lender.

Bath Building Society is a mutual organisation that offers a variety of mortgage products. It’s important to fully understand the terms, conditions and interest rates of a mortgage product. If you’re unsure, always consult the lender or an advisor.

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Bath Building Society Mortgages reviews (291)

Superb from start to finish

5
Tim Randall, our mortgage consultant, was excellent throughout the whole process, despite the limitations presented by the lockdown. He provided comprehensive information, answered all our questions, and eased our unjustified concerns. The whole experience from start to finish was first rate - easy, swift and provided just what we needed. Reviewed on: 12th March 2021

Excellent Service in Difficult Times

5
With our interest only mortgage due to end on 28th of February 2021, we wrote to the Bath Building Society in December 2020 enquiring about a Retirement, Interest Only mortgage (RIO). We received excellent help and advice from Tim Randall. He recommended we contact our current lender to request an extension as the Covid 19 pandemic was causing lengthy delays due to the majority of office based staff working from home. This we did, then with Tim's help and guidance we applied for the mortgage. The paperwork was received by the Bath on 5th January and we completed on 25th February. Tim was always available by email and occasionally by phone. His response was often by return and never more that 24 hours. In the past 50 years we have had a number of mortgages/remortgages but have never received such excellent service, under the most difficult of circumstances. We cannot praise the Bath Building Society highly enough and single out Tim Randall who went above and beyond for special mention. Reviewed on: 9th March 2021

First time buyer

5
top service - helped me get on the property ladder while still at university Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

First time buyer

5
Thanks to Ian who really helped me through the process of purchasing my first home, I genuinely don't think I could have done it without him! Reviewed on: 19th February 2021

Mislead during Mortgage process

1
An exceptionally poor experience, in April we were given what we felt clear in principle agreement to our mortgage, which we spent 4 months working to meet only for the society to change their approval right at the very last minute, this cost £2000 I In costs that we have wasted- we are so frustrated at the society... Reviewed on: 7th September 2020
Reply from Bath Building Society Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We’re committed to providing the highest level of service and please be assured we take all feedback seriously. We understand you are in communication with our Mortgage team about your experience. Response date: 7th September 2020
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thank you

5
I used BBS to buy my first home - and I can't thank them enough for the help support and guidance through the process. Reviewed on: 17th August 2020
Reply from Bath Building Society Good Morning, Thank you for taking the time to respond, so pleased that we were able to help you buy your first home and get on the property ladder, Caroline, Customer support Department. Response date: 21st August 2020
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Super duper easy

5
Everything went smoothly, had a little hiccup with the direct debit of the mortgage but we rang up and they sorted it straight away and were super helpful Reviewed on: 13th June 2020
Reply from Bath Building Society Glad everything went smoothly for you. Holly, Customer Support Team Response date: 22nd June 2020
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Friedly accessible and a good deal!

5
Having our mortgage with BBS was a pleasant experience (we have had other companies previously). Everything was clear and straightforward - and when we were able to increase our payments to clear the mortgage that was very straightforward. We have savings still with BBS and now live far away but the folk on the phone are so helpful and real. The only thing we'd like to change is having a branch in Cornwall! Reviewed on: 6th June 2020
Reply from Bath Building Society Many thanks for your kind feedback. I would love to work at a branch in Cornwall, my favourite place! Holly, Customer Support Team Response date: 11th June 2020
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Mortgage renewal

5
Great telephone and email service from BBS, all questions answered and helpful staff. Thanks Reviewed on: 5th June 2020

Shocking Support to the Armed Forces

1
Having banked with BBS for over 20 years (myself, my wife & all 3 children) my wife & I applied for a mortgage. Because i am a serving Army Officer who has served outside the country in the last 3 years (full UK taxpayers), i was told i would not be considered at all. I didn't even have the chance to submit any paperwork - it was an absolute NO from the outset. Shame on you! I would expect far better from a trusted local Building Society. I now have an excellent mortgage with the Coventry Building Society - who we have not banked with before. That must be wrong. Your staff in the Bath branch are superb - but your mortgage policy is outrageous and deeply unpatriotic. We were, and remain, deeply disappointed with the BBS. Reviewed on: 4th June 2020
Reply from Bath Building Society Thank you for your feedback and loyalty to the Society over 20 years. I am sorry that we were unable to help you on this occasion. We regularly review our lending policy as well as our agreement with our credit reference agency, and whilst we don’t currently have the capability to check BFPO addresses to obtain the three year credit history which is part of our lending criteria, it is something that is under consideration. But this in isolation should not get in the way of us providing a personalised service, looking at and fully considering individual circumstances. We will also undertake some additional training with our sales teams, using your case as an example, and I will be stressing the importance of identifying exceptional circumstances when reviewing all applications. Steve Matthews, Head of Mortgages Response date: 5th June 2020
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