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Rated Excellent 4.75/5

Hanley Economic Building Society reviews

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  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
  • Manage your account or policy via an app or website
    Manage your account or policy via an app or website
  • UK-based contact centre
    UK-based contact centre

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 936 product reviews

Average score of 4.75/5
5 star
90%
4 star
6%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
Reviews for Hanley Economic Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Hanley Economic Building Society’s mortgage advisers are consistently praised for being friendly, knowledgeable, and making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Their savings staff also get a thumbs up for being helpful and approachable, though some wish for better rates and improved online services. A few found the mortgage rates slow to drop with the Bank of England changes and had frustrations with admin delays.

Positive themes

  • Hanley Economic Building Society mortgages are made easy by friendly, knowledgeable advisers.
  • Savings staff at Hanley Economic Building Society are friendly and always ready to help.
  • Hanley Economic Building Society mortgages offer competitive rates and flexible products.

Negative themes

  • Hanley Economic Building Society savings rates could be more competitive.
  • The Hanley Economic Building Society website and online services need improvement.
  • Mortgage rates at Hanley Economic Building Society don’t drop quickly with Bank of England cuts.
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About Hanley Economic Building Society

Hanley Economic Building Society was founded in 1854 under the original name of The Staffordshire Potteries Economic Permanent Benefit Building Society. It was in 1930 when the name was shortened to Hanley Economic Building Society.

Being a mutual means it’s owned by and run for the benefit of members with no shareholders to pay.

Hanley Economic Building Society offer a range of products across mortgages, savings and insurance.

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Reviews for Hanley Economic Building Society

Showing 11 of 936 company reviews Last reviewed within 14 days

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Mortgages 1st July 2026

We worked closely with Lana throughout our mortgage process, and she was fantastic from start to finish. She remained professional at all times, and whenever... We worked closely with Lana throughout our mortgage process, and she was fantastic from start to finish. She remained professional at all times, and whenever we had any questions, she always called us back the same day. Her communication, knowledge, and support made the whole process much smoother. We have loved having Lana as our mortgage advisor and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for excellent service. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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We recently bought our first home with Hanley Econom...

Savings 24th June 2026

We recently bought our first home with Hanley Economic Building Society using their mortgage aimed at renters, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.... We recently bought our first home with Hanley Economic Building Society using their mortgage aimed at renters, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. from start to finish Lana was absolutely fantastic. She was always available to answer any of our questions. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and she always took the time to explain everything clearly and in enough details that we understood the process without feeling overwhelmed. what really stood out to us was how the mortgage took into account our rental payments when assessing affordability. As renters pay a significant amount each month, it was refreshing to work with a lender that recognised our ability to make those payments rather than relying on traditional affordability models. buying a home can be daunting but Lana made the whole process so much easier. We are incredibly grateful for all of her help and would highly recommend Hanley Economic Building Society to anyone, especially first time buyers and renters looking to get on the property ladder. Read more Read less

Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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  • 1.00/5

    Don't give them your biometric data, breach of trust.

    The online application process has software problems, which in my case somehow resulted in a ridiculous security requirement of asking for my biometric data, totally... The online application process has software problems, which in my case somehow resulted in a ridiculous security requirement of asking for my biometric data, totally unacceptable to require my ID complete with my photograph, total overreach. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Janet J","full_name":"Janet J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Janet J 28th April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    These guys have stuck by us through a tough process...

    These guys have stuck by us through a tough process from the beginning of our self build right through to completion. It's impossible to portray... These guys have stuck by us through a tough process from the beginning of our self build right through to completion. It's impossible to portray in a small review piece what they've done, but they were the only lender that would help us being so remote (Orkney) and they facilitated our dream. Lana Beech was our advisor throughout, she's experienced me at my best and at my worst and I can never really thank her properly other than to tell everyone through this review process how her hard work and efforts facilitated what was the most stressful experience of our lives. Thank you from the two of us and we'll speak to you again in a couple of years time! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Deanna J","full_name":"Deanna J","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Deanna J 22nd April 2026
  • 1.00/5

    BEWARE you will be charged to access your own money!

    I wanted to close my account because I needed the money. I was told there would be a charge to transfer my money by bank... I wanted to close my account because I needed the money. I was told there would be a charge to transfer my money by bank transfer or no charge if I received a check (Smart money not so smart as it won't accept U.K. spelling!!.). They only send checks second class post which means it took 10 days from the date the check was issued until it cleared into my bank account. That's £53 in lost interest on my money .... a nice little earner for the Hanley! Read more Read less

    {"display":"Mike","full_name":"Mike","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Savings
    Mike 16th April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Investing in an ISA

    I wanted to invest in an ISA I received good advice and was satisfied with the interest.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good service as usual .

    No waiting, assistant efficient and did all I asked her to.

    Savings
    Verified source 6th April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Nice friendly and very professional

    Nice friendly and very professional

    Savings
    Verified source 5th April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Wonderful.

    Excellent staff always very helpful loverly experience.

    Savings
    Verified source 1st April 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Always have first class service at the Longton Branch

    Always have first class service at the Longton Branch

    Savings
    Verified source 31st March 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Good customer service.

    Good customer service. Always be pleasant staff

    Savings
    Verified source 31st March 2026

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