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Based on 612 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

FBS customer services agent was very helpful FBS customer services agent was very helpful when I enquired about renewing my current interest only mortgage loan which is due to expire in April. He... Read more Reviewed on: 13th 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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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 (612)

Review of the Family Building Society, Mortgages:

I rang to find out about how to apply for a mortgage.

5
I rang to find out about how to apply for a mortgage. The security process was politely and quickly gone through, and Kieran from the New Business Team was extremely helpful and informative. Reviewed on: 28th February 2025
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear your positive feedback! Response date: 11th April 2025
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vandelle was very helpful, professional and knowledg...

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vandelle was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. She answered all questions thoroughly. Excellent job Vandelle. Thank you so much Reviewed on: 6th May 2025
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Exellent customer service

5
Exellent customer service - I had some pretty dumb questions about my offset mortgage account, but your fantastic customer service representative, Gillian Collard, was patient, highly professional and explained everything perfectly. Absolutely faultless! Reviewed on: 30th April 2025
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025
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The person I dealt with on the phone was really frie...

5
The person I dealt with on the phone was really friendly and super helpful. Talked me through everything very clearly. Reviewed on: 29th April 2025
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're pleased to hear your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st May 2025
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i wanted to pay off a capital sum on my mortgage and...

5
i wanted to pay off a capital sum on my mortgage and i spoke to Gillian Collard who was very helpful and confirmed everything had been completed as instructed Reviewed on: 28th April 2025
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Helpful and friendly staff

5
Very helpful staff on the phone and good products for 'unusual' mortgage types Reviewed on: 28th April 2025
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Helpful staff

4
Staff very friendly, polite & helpful as had received an unnecessary confusing letter despite having refixed the mortgage deal previously Reviewed on: 26th April 2025
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Excellent Customer Service.

5
I needed assistance with an enquiry regarding my mortgage account, Catherine C provided this quickly and pleasantly. Reviewed on: 25th April 2025
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Extremely polite and helpful

5
The young lady I spoke to was extremely polite and helpful and made sure I understood everything completely Reviewed on: 25th April 2025
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I spoke to Ryan Brasier.

5
I spoke to Ryan Brasier. He was courteous throughout and most helpful. I am most impressed and have complete confidence in the Society. Reviewed on: 25th April 2025
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Excellent service from family building society.

5
Excellent service from family building society. This is the best building society to get mortgage. Their product is to the people need and very good cooperative and helpful staff. Reviewed on: 24th April 2025
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