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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 1,361 reviews, last reviewed 19th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

My mortgage advisor was amazing, so helpful! My mortgage advisor was amazing, so helpful! Reviewed on: 19th February 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Newbury Building Society Unhelpful We have had a mortgage with Newbury for years and have never missed a payment so when it came to renewing the mortgage for another 2 years they became... Read more Reviewed on: 4th January 2026
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Newbury Building Society have been in the mortgage industry for over 165 years.

Appointments with qualified mortgage advisers can be over the phone, videocall or in branch. Newbury Building Society can help with mortgages in a wide range of circumstances including first time buying, retirement, self employed and buy to let.

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Newbury Building Society Mortgages reviews (1361)

I came in to change my account

5
I came in to change my account and was seen by Deborah who was very helpful couldn’t have asked for more Reviewed on: 8th March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Maureen, we appreciate it and will be sure to share your comments with Deborah, who will be pleased to read them. Response date: 11th March 2024
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A very straight forward and simple process.

5
A very straight forward and simple process. The communication was clear and kept us up to date through out the process of applying for our mortgage and a nice welcome gift on arrival. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Louis, we appreciate it. Happy new home! Response date: 4th March 2024
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Most helpful mortgage provider I've come across

5
Answered call really quickly,listened to me and did everything they could to help even though it wasn't them that had caused a delay.Liaised with solicitors and myself above and beyond to get mortgage through asap.Most helpful company so far and I've used many different mortgage providers Reviewed on: 2nd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave feedback, Elisabeth, we do appreicate it. Response date: 4th March 2024
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Excellent service time to explain all options

5
Excellent service, prepared to take the time and explain all options available with real term figures to enable you to make the best choice for yourselves and your current/future financial situation Reviewed on: 2nd March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Many, we appreciate it. Response date: 4th March 2024
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Personal Experience

5
I’ve had direct contact with Newbury Building Society that has been excellent throughout the entire process. Efficient, and always a quick response. Very impressive. Reviewed on: 1st March 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Phil - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 1st March 2024
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Everything done in a timely reasonable way with clea...

5
Everything done in a timely reasonable way with clear emails as required Reviewed on: 28th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Steve - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 29th February 2024
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Lauren Dearlove was amazing.

5
Lauren Dearlove was amazing. She was so helpful. Reviewed on: 26th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Brooke - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Lauren, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 26th February 2024
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I was very impressed that Newbury were able to conta...

5
I was very impressed that Newbury were able to contact me on Saturday, which was really helpful for somebody who lived in Japan. Reviewed on: 24th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback Paul, we appreciate it. Response date: 26th February 2024
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Would Recommend

5
With the changes to the Bank of England base rate over the last couple of years, I understood that my interest rate with an SVR mortgage would have to change with it. I really appreciate how Newbury approached this, making small increases over time, meaning it was much more manageable in the long run. It felt like Newbury were really thinking of the customer, and their approach took some of the stress out of the cost of living crisis. Thank you. Reviewed on: 24th February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Nicola, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 1st March 2024
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Very efficient through the process of a mortgage app...

5
Very efficient through the process of a mortgage application. Clear communication thank you Eve. Reviewed on: 21st February 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Penelope - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Eve, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 21st February 2024
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