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Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.75 (704 reviews)

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4.75

Based on 704 reviews, last reviewed 8th Aug 2026

3% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

93%

Latest highest rating:

5

Called to ask a few questions on SVP, and received a... Called to ask a few questions on SVP, and received above and beyond support, and willingness to answer questions there and then. Hats off to Kumaran. Reviewed on: 8th August 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Never again ! As an introducer, we rely on communication and assistance when we feel the need to escalate a case. My recent experience is that we receive very limit... Read more Reviewed on: 29th July 2026

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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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Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (704)

The team at the fbs are always so helpful, polite an...

The team at the fbs are always so helpful, polite and knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 7th January 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 14th January 2026

excellent customer service when i called your office...

excellent customer service when i called your office to discuss new mortgage products... thank you, you made to whole process easy. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2026

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 5th January 2026

I needed help getting online.

I needed help getting online. I used the online help number. It was answered quickly. The colleague put me at ease and stayed with me until I was happy that I was successfully active online with my mortgage account. Reviewed on: 30th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Good response to queries .

Good response to queries .Efficient and professional ser ice . Reviewed on: 29th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Call back service was fast and very helpful

I arranged a call back to confirm recent transactions. Fast call back and niceclady was very helpful and efficient Reviewed on: 29th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

Brilliant professional service.

Brilliant professional service. I receive my mortgage statement yearly showing all transactions and data clearly and easy to understand. I would recommend Family Building Society to everyone. Reviewed on: 17th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback about our statements. Response date: 31st December 2025

£1600 being taken from ex-mortgagees account

We had a worrying problem about £1600 being taken by the Family Building Soc from our current account from a discontinued mortgage. Spoketo your first point of contact Donnika Nelson. She was courteous, reassuring then promptly and efficiently dealt with the problem. Well done Donika. from Frank& Jenny Palmer Reviewed on: 17th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Donnika! Response date: 31st December 2025

Enquired about a few technical & practical aspects o...

Enquired about a few technical & practical aspects of my mortgage. Lisa was very competent & empathetic. Reviewed on: 17th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Lisa! Response date: 31st December 2025

A Very Satisfied Customer!

Having applied,with the services of a broker,for a mortgage at the age of 69years,I was worried regarding,in my eyes,how my application might fail but was reassured,by my broker,all was okay.And,as it turned out,it was.That was 2013.I have never regretted,for any reason,joining National Counties Building Society as was and now,Family Building Society.Thank you. Reviewed on: 16th December 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 31st December 2025

I found your staff to be very friendly & helpful

I found both Katherine and Louise very friendly, professional and extremely helpful. I had asked the question about porting my mortgage and Katherine passed me over to Louise who answered my queries plus more. Reviewed on: 10th December 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 Katherine and Louise! Response date: 17th December 2025

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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

3% increase in 5 star reviews

200% increase in 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

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Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (704)

The team at the fbs are always so helpful, polite an...

excellent customer service when i called your office...

I needed help getting online.

Good response to queries .

Call back service was fast and very helpful

Brilliant professional service.

£1600 being taken from ex-mortgagees account

Enquired about a few technical & practical aspects o...

A Very Satisfied Customer!

I found your staff to be very friendly & helpful

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