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Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.89 (615 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 615 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026

49% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

92%

Latest highest rating:

5

Well Done Family Building Society Louise Taylor was really helpful discussing through a possible mortgage solution for my son his wife. She was thorough and really understanding. We ha... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026

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.

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

Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (615)

Review of the Family Building Society, Mortgages:

Erick Dodd

Erick was very helpful and gave full advice Reviewed on: 19th May 2025

Very helpful in relation to setting our minds at res...

Very helpful in relation to setting our minds at rest when our fixed mortgage is due for renew. Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

Very polite and helpful advisor who answered my ques...

Very polite and helpful advisor who answered my questions quickly and efficiently Reviewed on: 18th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

The advisor was friendly and informative and assiste...

The advisor was friendly and informative and assisted me in making the right decision. Reviewed on: 16th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Mortgage enquiry

Needed answers about my mortgage and I was pleased with the service I received. Lisa was very friendly and professional and answered all my queries, thank you Lisa Reviewed on: 15th August 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: 23rd October 2025

Customer Service Representative Dylan D'Cruz dealt w...

Customer Service Representative Dylan D'Cruz dealt with my query swiftly with professionalism and politeness. A great example of how customer service should be and a credit to FBS Reviewed on: 14th August 2025

Louise was most helpful and reassuring.

Louise was most helpful and patient as i explained what I was asking for. She seems most knowledgeable and able to advise me on the way forward and reassure me that the RIO mortgage I am seeking is theoretically achievable. She confirmed that she would send an email re the next step. Reviewed on: 13th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Louise! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Received very helpful advice regarding renewal of mo...

Received very helpful advice regarding renewal of mortgage. The person I spoke to was well informed, friendly and easy to talk to, and I felt more confident about making decisions about which mortgage product to choose and when to confirm that decision. Reviewed on: 13th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Have been very accommodating.

Have been very accommodating. We had to ask for a couple of extensions which FBS were happy to do. Thank you Reviewed on: 13th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

The Friendliest Society

Easy company to deal with, no real issues at all. My only comment is that the lending rates are higher than the market place Reviewed on: 13th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

The responder was excellent; proactive; patient and...

The responder was excellent; proactive; patient and kept a very successful progress through all of the online system difficulties encountered. The call was ultimately very successful and I congratulate the responder on her competence and skill Reviewed on: 12th August 2025

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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

49% decrease in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (615)

Erick Dodd

Very helpful in relation to setting our minds at res...

Very polite and helpful advisor who answered my ques...

The advisor was friendly and informative and assiste...

Mortgage enquiry

Customer Service Representative Dylan D'Cruz dealt w...

Louise was most helpful and reassuring.

Received very helpful advice regarding renewal of mo...

Have been very accommodating.

The Friendliest Society

The responder was excellent; proactive; patient and...

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