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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society: Mortgages reviews

Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.49 (391 reviews)

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4.57

Based on 391 reviews, last reviewed 12th Dec 2025

25% decrease in 5 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

5

Phenomenal completion team! I wanted to make a special effort to say how fantastic Callum and Danielle in the completions team have been. Phenomenal customer service and really w... Read more Reviewed on: 12th December 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Slow, poor value and unhelpful Took 8 months to arrange a remortgage, response to any communication always exceptionally slow and often asked to provide the same information multipl... Read more Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society only provide new mortgages that are arranged through a mortgage broker.

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society have partnered with the Mortgage Advice Bureau. They provide mortgage guidance searching through over 90 lenders to find you a lender.

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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Mortgages reviews (391)

Review of the Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Mortgages:

Compliance issues, GDPR Breaches and incompetence

I’ve never written an online review but felt this necessary. I recently had the misfortune of dealing with Rugby Hinkley for my mortgage (which I now have with them), and the experience was and currently is, nothing short of a nightmare. From GDRP breaches to flat-out lying! If I could give them zero stars, I would. From start to finish, their ineptitude and lack of professionalism left me questioning how such a company could still be in business. Firstly, the communication was abysmal. My inquiries [via my broker] fell into a black hole, never to receive a timely or coherent response. Phone calls went unanswered, emails were ignored, and the few times I did manage to get my questions answered, they seemed clueless about my file. It was as if their left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing. Not only that they sent me confidential documents of another mortgage application that had nothing to do with mine. I replied to that email to let them know and I simply got a reply “Ignore that email” – Talk about a GDPR breach! The incompetence extended to the handling of my application. Documents were lost, information was incorrectly recorded, and I was constantly asked for the same information multiple times. It was a frustrating and time-consuming process that left me wondering if they even understood the basics of mortgage processing. Not only that the exchange was pushed back and back due to lost files. On the last day, I had a deadline to send them a direct debit mandate that was sent months prior, during the initial application process. This was hours before my 4pm deadline [or the exchange and completion were not going to happen] which would have caused the whole chain to collapse. I took two days off work to babysit their ineptitude and excuses. The sellers of the property managed to get hold of my number [not the done thing] so we could try and work together to work this out. But perhaps the most infuriating part was the lack of transparency. Claiming they had not received documents when I had proof from my solicitors. Quote from my solicitor “In 13 years as a mortgage solicitor, I’ve never seen anything like this. I will be recommending clients stay clear of them.” It's a blatant lack of integrity that I find utterly unacceptable. To add insult to injury, the exchange and completion process was a disaster. Dates were missed, causing unnecessary delays and putting my entire home purchase in jeopardy. It was clear that Rugby & Hinkley had no regard for their customers' time or the gravity of the financial decisions we were making. I cannot wait until my two years is up to change provider. In summary, dealing with Rugby & Hinkley was a regrettable experience that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Their incompetence & lack of communication, make them a prime example of what's wrong with the mortgage industry. If you value your time, money, and sanity, I strongly advise you to steer clear of this company. There are plenty of reputable mortgage providers out there – Rugby & Hinkley is not one of them. UPDATE 1: I didn’t post this when I originally intended to as I felt the dust had settled and I would gain anything from it. However, since then my first payment was due to come out on the 15th of January and it didn’t. A few days later I had a letter from R&H claiming I didn’t send them my mortgage direct debit mandate. How is this even possible? To exchange the property they required it and my solicitor sent it to them on the final day (for the 4th time) they now have 4 direct debit mandates! And official correspondence to my solicitor stating that they have received it. UPDATE 2: The saga continues. I’ve now received an email from their completions department from a ‘Lending Support Officer’ stating that I owe £849.60 in interest because I didn’t set up a direct debit mandate! I am seeking legal advice to get out of the mortgage and transfer to another company on the grounds of compliance issues and GDPR breaches. Reviewed on: 24th February 2024

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society We are very sorry that you were unhappy with the service provided. We are taking this feedback seriously and will be in touch with you shortly. We hope that we will be able to provide more context around the processing of your application, and answer any questions you may have. Response date: 26th February 2024

Very friendly and helpful

Very helpful and friendly on the phone Reviewed on: 27th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for getting in touch to tell us about the service you received over the phone from our mortgage team. It’s always great to hear our people have been helpful, and of course friendly! Your time leaving this review is very much appreciated. If you are interested in helping us shape the services offered by the Society going forward, perhaps you’d consider joining our Member Panel? For more information and to send us your interest please visit https://www.hrbs.co.uk/member-panel Response date: 27th September 2023

One of the best !

An excellent B.S. very supportive through 25 years of mortgage with excellent borrowing rates and 2nd to none customer service. Reviewed on: 22nd September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Hi Nigel, thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about the service you’ve received over the 25 years you’ve held your mortgage with us. It’s fantastic to hear you’ve been happy with our products and also the service you’ve received from our people. We are very grateful for your loyalty. If you are interested in helping us shape the services offered by the Society going forward, perhaps you’d consider joining our Member Panel? For more information and to send us your interest please visit https://www.hrbs.co.uk/member-panel/ Response date: 25th September 2023

Mortgage switch

We are in the process on switching mortgages and I had to call with a few questions. Jo was very helpful and friendly and answered all of my questions fully. Reviewed on: 19th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Hi Simon, thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about the service you received from Jo, it’s great to hear comments like these and be able to pass them on. I hope your mortgage switch goes smoothly. If you are interested in helping us shape the services offered by the Society going forward, perhaps you’d consider joining our Member Panel? For more information and to send us your interest please visit https://www.hrbs.co.uk/member-panel/ Response date: 20th September 2023

Efficient, clear and helpful.

In order to clarify a misunderstanding concerning the redemption of my existing mortgage debt, I telephoned and discussed the matter with Ms Jo Tidey who corrected the situation and amended the associated documentation clearly within a short time frame. She made me feel at ease. Reviewed on: 13th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Hi Jim, thank you for getting in touch to tell us about the service you received from Jo. It’s good to hear she was able to discuss the situation with you and get things sorted quickly, giving you peace of mind. Please be assured your comments will be shared with Jo and her team. If you are interested in helping us shape the services offered by the Society going forward, perhaps you’d consider joining our Member Panel? For more information and to send us your interest please visit https://www.hrbs.co.uk/member-panel/ Response date: 14th September 2023

Friendly and adaptive

Always responsive to any email or call, very pleasant to speak to. Ready to adapt my mortgage whenever I asked and helped by suggesting options I wasn’t aware of. Reviewed on: 9th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for taking the time to get in touch to tell us about the service you received Hazel. It’s great to hear our teams have been responsive and were able to make some helpful suggestions for your mortgage. If you are interested in helping us shape the services offered by the Society going forward, perhaps you’d consider joining our Member Panel? For more information and to send us your interest please visit https://www.hrbs.co.uk/member-panel/ Response date: 12th September 2023

Really helpfull

Simone was helping me with our new product query and answered all my questions perfectly Reviewed on: 7th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to the team Response date: 8th September 2023

Remortgage.

Professional and efficient service by the Team keeping me updated on progress. Reviewed on: 4th September 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to the team Response date: 6th September 2023

Disorganised

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction and frustration with the ongoing mortgage process with your company. My experience so far has been marked by extreme inefficiency, disorganization, and a complete lack of effective communication. From the very beginning, it has been evident that your company is struggling to keep track of the documents I have submitted. Files have been overlooked, emails have gone unanswered, and there seems to be a general lack of awareness regarding the status of my mortgage application. Miscommunication has become the norm rather than the exception. At nearly every point of contact, there have been inconsistencies and contradictory information provided. It's disheartening to be on the receiving end of such confusion, especially when the stakes are so high and the process is already inherently stressful. What is even more frustrating is the apparent need for constant follow-up and prodding on my part just to get any updates or information. It feels like I have to chase your team at every stage to receive any feedback about the progress of my application or to be notified of any setbacks. This is not how a professional and customer-focused company should operate. I understand that there can be challenges in any complex process like mortgage approval, but the level of service I have received from your company falls far below acceptable standards. As a customer, I expect a seamless and transparent experience, which unfortunately has been sorely lacking. I trust that you will treat this complaint with the seriousness it deserves. I hope to see a significant improvement in the quality of service moving forward. Reviewed on: 30th August 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for your feedback. A member of the complaints team will be in contact within the next 48hours. Response date: 4th September 2023

Brilliant Service

Excellent service, very friendly staff and extremely quick processing. Reviewed on: 9th August 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to the team Response date: 11th August 2023

Enquiry on renewing the mortage

Good straight forward conversation Reviewed on: 9th August 2023

Reply from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the feedback and will pass this on to the team Response date: 11th August 2023

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