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5

Amazing support from Family Building Society Amazing support from Grace the Bdm and the whole mortgage helpdesk as well as the underwriting team, including Somy. A fantastic change to the norm an... Read more Reviewed on: 9th December 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Gillian Collard was very very helpful thank you. Gillian Collard was very very helpful thank you. very patient Reviewed on: 6th June 2025
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Family Building Society mortgages are available with fixed or variable interest rates.

Family Building Society use tailored credit checks rather than credit scoring to assess affordability and have specialist mortgages for first time buyers. There’s a range of mortgages for landlords and self-employed too.

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Amazing support from Family Building Society

5
Amazing support from Grace the Bdm and the whole mortgage helpdesk as well as the underwriting team, including Somy. A fantastic change to the norm and such a breath of Fresh Air to work with Family Building Society. Covered all of the points of acquired and communication was spot on with everything. Other lenders should take a leaf out of your book.!!! Reviewed on: 9th December 2025

A PLEASURE TO DO BUSINESS WITH!

5
I took out a BTL mortgage with Family which was secured via a broker (I am an expat and couldn't go direct). Since it has been in place I have had several questions regarding possible future options and have been able to contact Family direct instead of going through the broker. I am so impressed with them. Each time I've called I've been put straight through to an appropriate team member, who has listened and given me excellent advice (not financial, of course) as to which products do what and so on, and today they couldn't help me directly as they don't offer what I am looking for, but they made enquiries and put me in touch with someone who can definitely help. They didn't have to do that - they just wanted to help a client. I can't recommend them highly enough - they're kindly and understanding, courteous and extremely informed and helpful. Bravo Family Building Society Reviewed on: 8th December 2025

Excellent Customer Service

5
Louise Taylor from FBS was extremely helpful Reviewed on: 28th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Louise! Response date: 2nd December 2025
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Helpful Honest Answers

5
Help with my question and helped me make the most of my mortgage Reviewed on: 27th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 2nd December 2025
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50 years between and still as helpful as ever.

5
They have always been helpful in identifying the needs -v- the opportunities. Oddly they are my "buffers". They gave me my first mortgage in 1975 and now my last in 2025! Reviewed on: 27th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience and continued support over the years! Response date: 2nd December 2025
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As per usual, the customer services were second to n...

5
As per usual, the customer services were second to none. Such a breath of fresh air. Having had mortgages for the best part of 40 years, this company is by far the easiest company to deal with. Thank you!! Reviewed on: 25th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you are happy with our service! Response date: 25th November 2025
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I spoke to Guy.

5
I spoke to Guy. Very professional and explained things very clearly. Took his time as I didn’t fully understand and explained the options available. Was very nervous to discuss daunting remortgaging but Guy made the experience great. Great customer service Guy! Thanks. Reviewed on: 25th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Guy! Response date: 25th November 2025
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good advice over the phone and suggestions as to the...

4
good advice over the phone and suggestions as to the products Reviewed on: 21st November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 21st November 2025
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Well informed mortgage advisers- explaining everythi...

5
Well informed mortgage advisers- explaining everything to my satisfaction & guiding me through the process- excellent service Reviewed on: 19th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with our in-house mortgage advisers! Response date: 20th November 2025
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I have not dealt with The Family BS until recently a...

5
I have not dealt with The Family BS until recently and I had a case which was proving a bit unusual in that it was a Joint application sole proprietor. I initially spoke to Nathan Waller as the usual BDM was on leave, Nathan was excellent. When Sam Morrison came back off leave I went through the case again with him. Before we submitted the case there was lots of questions I had to round things off, I have to say that Sam was absolutely excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for him, he called me back on time, he answered all of my questions, no issues at all, I can't praise him enough and what a nice guy to deal with. I must say that FBS have got it so right, even on the odd occasion I had to ring the main office everyone was great. Well Done FBS. I'm looking forward to seeing now that the underwriters are going to make the final process as good. Reviewed on: 14th November 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Nathan and Sam! Response date: 17th November 2025
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