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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 615 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026
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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
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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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About this product

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:

Above and Beyond Mortgage Company

5
They take a bit more time to adapt to less usual requests and situations yet still offer a very competitive rate Reviewed on: 31st August 2023
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 us! Response date: 7th September 2023
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Clear answers to questions asked.

5
Clear answers to questions asked. Informative but polite Reviewed on: 8th 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
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Mortgage information

5
I neededcsome advice and figures and Lisa was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions. I was given the informational professionally and in a way I could understand Reviewed on: 8th 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
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Amy was very clear and helpful.

5
Amy was very clear and helpful. Reviewed on: 8th 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 Amy! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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Helpful advice

5
Rian Brasier explained everything I needed Reviewed on: 7th August 2025

Good experience

5
Not long waiting on phone. Spoke to a human! Knowledgeable representative. Helpful. Good experience Reviewed on: 7th August 2025

good BDM support and Knowledge of products that are...

5
good BDM support and Knowledge of products that are fit for 2030 and future lending process very good using JBSP lender products that meets the demand of today. I like the fact we can discuss the case in detail with a person rather than a machine. Reviewed on: 7th August 2025

2 very quick and efficient conversations re our mort...

5
2 very quick and efficient conversations re our mortgage renewal.Alice Bennett explained the options with clarity and detail. Reviewed on: 7th August 2025

Excellent service from all staff at Family BS

5
Always had a rapid response to emails and found all staff extremely helpful and supportive when telephoning the office with a query Reviewed on: 6th August 2025

Contacting Family Building Society

5
I had to make 2 calls today to The Family Building Society, and i must say on both occasions both Erick and Arounima were fantastic. Patient and very helpful !! The best staff i have spoken to in a long time. Reviewed on: 5th August 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this your review. It's great to hear of your positive experience with Erick and Arounima! Response date: 23rd October 2025
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The agent was very helpful and clear.

5
The agent was very helpful and clear. A pleasure to talk with her Reviewed on: 4th 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
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