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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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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.

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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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Good service

5
Very fast in answering calls and the staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 10th March 2025
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Ryan helped me today He patiently answered all my qu...

5
Ryan helped me today He patiently answered all my questions he was great and very helpful Reviewed on: 10th March 2025
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Excellent Briefing Rescues Client

5
With my mortgage product coming to its end in March, i selected another product in January but then failed to provide written confirmation. On phoning FBS today, I discovered my selection was no longer available. But, the FBS agent I spoke with (Serena) led me by the hand through options available, I made my selection, and the show was back on the road. She was enormously helpful and her briefing crystal clear. Well done and thank you. Major Nick Reviewed on: 5th March 2025
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I have had a fantastic experience with family buildi...

4
I have had a fantastic experience with family building Society. Their customer service is outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to assist with any inquiries. Reviewed on: 3rd March 2025
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Really nice people to talk with and explained with d...

5
Really nice people to talk with and explained with detail and clarity Reviewed on: 27th February 2025
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LOUISE DID WELL!

5
I was more than happy with Louise's recommendations regarding possibilities for a mortgage, considering I am a 69yr old foreigner with permanent right to remain but with foreign pensions with a British wife considerably younger. A complex situation which was handled with professionalism and care. Reviewed on: 20th February 2025
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Switching my mortgage.

5
I telephoned to arrange my mortgage switch and the agent couldn't have been more helpful. She explained the working of the associated savings account, which I'd never come across before. She also explained that the cashback offer, which I'd seen online, applied to re-mortgaging, rather than switching. I was then informed about what would happen next. Excellent service! Reviewed on: 20th February 2025
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I sometime struggle with the way Family BS underwrit...

4
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
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Needed advice about changing or porting my mortgage.

5
Needed advice about changing or porting my mortgage. The customer service representa (Alice) patiently dealt with all of my 'what if' questions, was very helpful and fhad a lovely approach Reviewed on: 19th February 2025
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Efficient communication about a complex subject.

5
Efficient communication about a complex subject. Felt very confidant the advisor was competent and well informed. Reviewed on: 19th February 2025
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