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Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.86 (393 reviews)

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4.90

Based on 393 reviews, last reviewed 10th Mar 2025

28% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

92%

Latest highest rating:

5

Brilliant company. Brilliant company. Staff always lovely, not always the best rate but always the best service and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Reviewed on: 10th March 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Dissapointed Here’s a reworded version of your feedback: **"The experience with Family was disappointing. There was a significant delay in reviewing the documen... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025

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Are you hoping to purchase your dream home? Finding the right mortgage product is a huge step in your homeownership journey. We collect Family Building Society mortgage reviews to help you make an informed decision when choosing your lender.

Family Building Society is a trading name of National Counties Building Society, offering a range of mortgage products. Always be confident that you understand the terms, conditions and interest rates of a mortgage product. Consult the lender or an independent advisor if you’re unsure or have any questions.

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Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (393)

Review of the Family Building Society, Mortgages:

I sometime struggle with the way Family BS underwrit...

I sometime struggle with the way Family BS underwrite a mortgage. However on this occasion my experience was what I would deem to be "normal" and no strange requests for items were made and once docs were received the case progressed nicely Reviewed on: 19th February 2025

Product Switch Variation offer advice/questions

On receipt of our mortgage product switch offer documentation I telephoned FBS for further clarification regarding the offer. I was provided detailed and clear answers to all my questions by FBS staff member Mia Tudar. She was polite, efficient and gave us confidence in our choice of option and the support provided by FBS. Throughout our dealings with FBS all staff have been first class. The online systems have worked extremely well. We look forward to finalising our new mortgage offer. Thank you all. Kind regards, Mr B & Mrs DJA Nicholson Reviewed on: 28th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're so pleased to hear you found Mia's service efficient. Response date: 5th July 2023

Remortgage inquiry

Very informative, professional and surprisingly pleasant. Thank you. Reviewed on: 27th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, we're so pleased you found our service informative and professional. Response date: 28th June 2023

People we can trust to act in our best interests

We have always felt that the Family Building Society is a safe pair of hands. We have always been treated fairly and kept well-informed, in a timely manner. The products offered are very good value for money. I would say without hesitation that the ethical standards of FBS are head and shoulders above the rest of the industry. Reviewed on: 26th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback, it's so great to hear that you trust us to act in your best interests. Response date: 28th June 2023

understanding personnel

quick replies always and acknowledgement of alternative contact choices. Reviewed on: 22nd June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's great to hear that you find we always reply quickly Response date: 23rd June 2023

Excellent service

I had to unfortunately raise money, by way of a mortgage, at the ripe old age of 71! I went to a Financial Advisor, who approached Family Building Society. The process from start to finish was first class by both companies. The mortgage was agreed and was set up easily. When I had a query, this was answered clearly and immediately, via telephone. Would recommend FBS to anyone. Reviewed on: 16th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review Pauline, it's great to hear of the excellent service you received. Response date: 20th June 2023

Paperwork and Helpfulness of staff to date very good.

Confirmed verbally fixed mortgage and as promised received offer on 12/6/2023. paperwork and explanations is helpful and user friendly. Reviewed on: 13th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're so pleased that you found our staff very good and helpful! Response date: 14th June 2023

Excellent Customer Service

I would like to highlight the excellent customer service provided by Louise. Not only did Louise take time to understand my situation, she explored options as well as finding out about aspects neither of us were sure of. Louise was a very willing helper, making it very easy for me, as a customer, to understand and establish the best outcome for me ! Reviewed on: 8th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're so pleased to hear that you found Louise was very wiling to help! Response date: 9th June 2023

Some good some not so good

After initial issues with the first contact Aaron: delay in sending me forms and then establishing he had delayed / not passed the completed forms to a relevant section, I have been dealing with Mandy, who does seem to be far more efficient and is helping progress my application. Reviewed on: 7th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I have passed that feedback to the team involved and they have assured me that they will speak to the staff in question for this not to happen again. Response date: 9th June 2023

Extremely helpful and friendly service

With all my dealings with The Family Building Society, in person and on the phone, I have found them to be very friendly and helpful. Particularly with my call with Richard today, who was very informative and answered all my questions Reviewed on: 5th June 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's great to hear that you found our service extremely helpful and friendly! Response date: 7th June 2023

Professional and friendly

Mia at Mortguage services switched our mortgage deal with no fuss at all. She was friendly, professional and very efficient and a credit to the family building society. She followed up all the steps with a telephone call, her communication was excellent. Reviewed on: 18th May 2023

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's great to hear you found Mia friendly, professional and very efficient! Response date: 19th May 2023

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