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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.80
Based on 1,363 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

A great Mortgage Lender to have. A great Mortgage Lender to have supporting your lifestyle. We have had our Mortgage with Newbury Building Society for many years now. Having recently ... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd March 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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About this product

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 (1363)

Review of the Newbury Building Society, Mortgages:

Luke Pummell

5
I dealt with Luke Pummell and he was excellent. Rapid responses. Clear information. Actually felt like he cared about the process and getting it right. Transmittal were clear. Requirements from me for information likewise. Mistakes were ironed out quickly. Reviewed on: 20th August 2024
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Philip, thank you so much for taking time to leave feedback, we really appreciate it. We will share your words with Luke, who will be so pleased to read them. Response date: 21st August 2024
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Re Mortgage

5
Everyone was helpful at all stages Reviewed on: 5th August 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - we appreciate the time taken to leave us a review, thank you. Response date: 5th August 2022
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Mortgage Application

4
Excellent service good communication Reviewed on: 1st August 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for leaving feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 2nd August 2022
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Mortgages made easy

5
Superb experience. Fast, easy, friendly. We had an unusual situation which the vast majority of mortgage providers would not consider, so i was over the moon to find Newbury. The moving in box that was delivered was the icing on the cake. Reviewed on: 1st August 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave feedback - we do appreciate it. Response date: 2nd August 2022
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Good customer service

5
It was a refreshing change to have customer service from an agent who understood my individual requirements. Overall, very good knowledgeable customer service from agents that I felt were trying to help rather than obstruct! Reviewed on: 30th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind words and for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it/ Response date: 1st August 2022
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Effective and efficient

5
All good no issues with the purchase and best rates Reviewed on: 29th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to provide feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 1st August 2022
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Re mortgage

4
Obtained and organised through a 3rd party. Very little interaction with Newbury but very seamless and easy. Reviewed on: 22nd July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 25th July 2022
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Very Helpful Professional Service - Highly Recommended

5
Very straight forward process, helpful team and the whole process took 20 days - fantastic. We wouldn't use anyone else - Newbury Building Society are the best company we have worked with, thank you for making our house move seemless. Reviewed on: 18th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 18th July 2022
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Open and honest discussion regarding mortgages

5
I was impressed by the conversation, which covered many aspects of my financial life in breadth and depth. Angela was willing to wait while I handled my two children. We engaged in a nice conversation at points as well. Reviewed on: 18th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Max - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. We will be sure to share your comments with Angela, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 18th July 2022
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Overall, good service.

4
Extended my mortgage to help pay for a building project. The process was generally smooth and professional and the process overall was painless. Would definitely recommend. Reviewed on: 16th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 18th July 2022
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We always have the best customer service possible

5
We were re mortgaging for the second time and our advisor was just so helpful we felt comfortable and at ease throughout and came away with a deal we are very happy with Reviewed on: 8th July 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking time to leave feedback - we really appreciate it. Response date: 11th July 2022
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