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Newbury Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.79
Based on 1,338 reviews, last reviewed 20th Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Arrranging a great mortgage in quick time made easy. Moving house in England is a stressful and unnecessarily complex process. We are downsizing and as we had found the perfect new home for us, we did no... Read more Reviewed on: 20th December 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

*AVOID* Undervalued new build / cost £12k to leave them Newbury provided a self-build product and during the build and undervalued the build and refused to provide next tranche of cash so I had to take a pe... Read more Reviewed on: 24th October 2025
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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.

Newbury Building Society reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Newbury Building Society before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Newbury Building Society Mortgages reviews (1338)

Review of the Newbury Building Society, Mortgages:

Great service

5
From start to end of process all staff were excellent with high customer service skills Thanks Reviewed on: 7th February 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Guy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 13th February 2025
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Thank you, Eve

4
Eve McDowell was very personable and professional throughout, very helpful and made me feel listened to Reviewed on: 23rd April 2025
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: 25th April 2025
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Excellent Service

5
So nice to still have a building society/bank with a branch that you can still visit. Excellent service this week from Jessica this week in the Abingdon shop. Reviewed on: 12th April 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi David, 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 Jessica, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 15th April 2025
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My broker recommended the Newbury Building Society.

5
I was recommended to consider a Newbury Building Society mortgage by my broker. They had a very competitive mortgage offer which matched the type of deal that best suited my criteria. All of the paperwork was turned around promptly, as was their communication with me and my broker. This mortgage could not have been easier to complete. Reviewed on: 11th April 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Good morning Michael, thank you very much for submitting your feedback! We’re glad that you had a positive experience with us. Response date: 11th April 2025
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Excellent

5
Hassle free process from start to finish Reviewed on: 25th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Graham, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 26th March 2025
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A very swift and professional service

5
A very swift and professional service to change to a new product was our current deal was ending. The telephone consultation was efficient and clear; all done in 30 mins and the revised offer arrived by email within 10 minutes. Reviewed on: 24th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Charles, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 26th March 2025
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Remortgage For Seniors

5
All the staff were are exceptionally helpful and friendly with a speedy response. Newbury appear to offer the best rates especially to senior citizens All the staff were are exceptionally helpful. A Unique Experience -Flexibility - Rates - Term Reviewed on: 23rd March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Barrie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really do appreciate it. Response date: 24th March 2025
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Everyone my partner and i liaised with at NBS were p...

5
Everyone my partner and i liaised with at NBS were professional, friendly and prompt. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a mortgage. Thank you for helping us obtain our home!! Reviewed on: 15th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we're glad you and your partner had a positive experience with us. Response date: 20th March 2025
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Easy mortgage change

5
Very helpful staff and easy to understand their processes. Changing my mortgage was very straightforward. Possibly not the most competitive rates, but suited our situation. Reviewed on: 14th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we're glad you had a positive experience with us. Response date: 14th March 2025
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Newbury Building Society excellent customer service.

5
Angela Bradshaw, the mortgage representative, Explained the process in a clear and concise manner. She was friendly yet professional. The information she provided helped us make an informed decision regarding our refinance. I would recommend them for there excellent customer service and their products. Reviewed on: 7th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society 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 Angela, who will be so pleased to hear them. Response date: 12th March 2025
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Excellent service and facility

5
Both on setting up the mortgage - and then on its ceasing I was able to speak with people at the Society, all of whom were very helpful in guiding me through the procedures etc. Reviewed on: 7th March 2025
Reply from Newbury Building Society Hi Nicholas, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, we're glad you had a positive experience with us. Response date: 12th March 2025
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