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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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Very pleasant experience

5
The two ladies behind the desks, Tracy's, were very helpful to set up a savings account with the Building Society. Couldn't do enough for us. Reviewed on: 15th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it and will be sure to let the Tracey's know! Response date: 16th May 2022
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Excellent and local

5
I have always found staff to be knowledgeable, polite, helpful. I have never had to queue for a long time either. Reviewed on: 11th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback we do appreciate it. Response date: 11th May 2022
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Thank you Eve Mcdowell

5
Eve Mcdowell was fantastic. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She managed to get me the right deal I was looking for. Thank you Eve! Please make sure my thanks is passed onto her. Reviewed on: 10th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi - 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: 11th May 2022
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Very good customer focus and advice

5
Rose Hallett was very competent advisor, friendly manner, albeit only very limited products for me to avail being an expat, however, overall excellent manner and customer experience. Reviewed on: 6th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and for your kind words - we will be sure to share them with Rose who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 9th May 2022
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Every interaction is a pleasure.

5
I feel part a truly valued member of the Society as staff remember me even when it's just on a phone call. The society is on my side with regard to getting the best mortgage rate. You are so well managed I feel my mortgage is in safe hands, even in these very uncertain times of increasing interest rates and inflation. Reviewed on: 6th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we really appreciate it. Response date: 6th May 2022
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Agility and Support at all times

5
Penny Hutchison and everyone at Newbury were important throughout our process, the agility and support at all times was incredible at this time. Reviewed on: 4th May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we really appreciate it and will be sure to share your comments with Penny and team, who will be so pleased to hear them! Response date: 4th May 2022
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Easy!

5
I have been with NBS for many years, the service they provide has always been fair, considered and delivered in a friendly way, my latest transaction was no different. I truly believe they care and that makes a huge difference ! Reviewed on: 2nd May 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi there - thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we're glad to hear about your brilliant experiences with the Society. Response date: 3rd May 2022
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Newbury Building Society Branch Review

5
Extreamly helpful nothing was too much trouble would definatly recommend Reviewed on: 30th April 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 16th June 2023
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Helpful staff

5
My husband and I opened 2 saving accounts each at our local branch. The staff were very welcoming and took time to explain the best accounts for us. They made sure we were happy with everything and never rushed us or made us feel a nuisance. We felt that we were valued customers. Definitely recommend them. Reviewed on: 26th April 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for your kind comments and for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 27th April 2022
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Easy to talk to

4
Staff always easy to contact and quick to respond to queries. Reviewed on: 24th April 2022
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you for taking time to leave feedback - we appreciate it. Response date: 25th April 2022
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