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Loughborough Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.79/5

Loughborough Building Society reviews

Verified business Last reviewed within 7 days Customer Satisfaction Champion Consumer Guardian
  • Award winning organisation
    Award winning organisation
  • FCA approved and regulated
    FCA approved and regulated
  • Has branches you can visit in-person
    Has branches you can visit in-person
  • Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
    Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 705 product reviews

Average score of 4.79/5
5 star
92%
4 star
6%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Reviews for Loughborough Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Loughborough Building Society’s Mortgages are praised for being straightforward, efficient, and handled with genuine care, especially for complex cases. Their Savings service shines with friendly, knowledgeable staff and a personal touch that many appreciate. However, some find mortgage processing slow and communication patchy, while others wish for online banking options and better interest rates.

Positive themes

  • Mortgages are straightforward, efficient, and handled with care. (45 mentions)
  • Savings staff are friendly and helpful with a personal touch. (37 mentions)

Negative themes

  • Mortgage processing can be slow with poor communication at times. (5 mentions)
  • Savings customers want online banking and better interest rates. (5 mentions)
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About Loughborough Building Society

The Loughborough Building Society is a mutual organisation. This means it’s run for the benefit of members and not shareholders.

It was founded in 1867 when a group of local businessmen got together to provide the people of Loughborough and District with opportunities to save and borrow money.

The Loughborough Building Society provide a wide range of products across mortgages, savings and insurance.

Loughborough Building Society at a glance

Contact details

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Phone
01509 438092

Reviews for Loughborough Building Society

Showing 11 of 705 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Good personal attention given by Yasmin .

Savings 14th September 2026

Good personal attention given by Yasmin . She was very professional all round

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Reply from Loughborough Building Society
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you received professional and attentive service. Providing a high standard of personal service to all our members is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.
14th September 2026
Loughborough Building Society

Good overall experience with Derby branch

Savings 14th September 2026

Good overall experience with Derby branch

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Rated Excellent 5.00/5
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Reply from Loughborough Building Society
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a good overall experience with our Derby branch. Providing excellent service and support to our members is a priority for us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive comments.
14th September 2026
Loughborough Building Society
  • 5.00/5

    Contacts via branch and HO were good and staff were...

    Contacts via branch and HO were good and staff were well trained and knew their subject

    Savings
    Verified source 14th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    It was a lovely person centre customer service exper...

    It was a lovely person centre customer service experience.

    {"display":"James I","full_name":"James I","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    James I 12th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Excellent service

    We are only months away from paying off our mortgage. We have been highly satisfied with The Loughborough throughout.0 I spoke with Cheryl on the... We are only months away from paying off our mortgage. We have been highly satisfied with The Loughborough throughout.0 I spoke with Cheryl on the phone this morning and she was excellent. Answered my questions and gave me advice. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Nigel Harrison ","full_name":"Nigel Harrison ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Nigel Harrison 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Mortgage management.

    We have had a mortgage with The Loughborough for 25 years. The current fixed rate period of our mortgage had come to an end and... We have had a mortgage with The Loughborough for 25 years. The current fixed rate period of our mortgage had come to an end and they contacted us to arrange a new discounted product. The whole process was very quick and easy and the communication was excellent. Many thanks for the easy process. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Gillian ","full_name":"Gillian ","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Gillian 9th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    the process was straightforward and encouraging a...

    the process was straightforward and encouraging allowing me to feel valued

    {"display":"brigide n","full_name":"brigide n","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    brigide n 8th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Extremely pleased with Loughborough as a first time...

    Extremely pleased with Loughborough as a first time buyer and also buying on my own. Would highly recommend

    {"display":"Angela C","full_name":"Angela C","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Angela C 7th September 2026
  • 4.00/5

    Delighted to get a mortgage in later life, the proce...

    Delighted to get a mortgage in later life, the process was understandably thorough but only asked for what was necessary. On the whole experience was a good one

    {"display":"sue L","full_name":"sue L","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    sue L 7th September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    I first visited LBS on their 50th anniversary and wa...

    I first visited LBS on their 50th anniversary and was made very welcome with tea and cake. The staff were very friendly and professional and... I first visited LBS on their 50th anniversary and was made very welcome with tea and cake. The staff were very friendly and professional and supplied all the information I wanted Read more Read less

    Savings
    Verified source 2nd September 2026
  • 5.00/5

    Very efficient service

    Very efficient service in relation to product switching.

    {"display":"SGL","full_name":"SGL","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    SGL 25th August 2026

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