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4.91
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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Quick communication and flexible criteria.

5
Quick communication and flexible criteria. Approachable for quirky cases. Reviewed on: 2nd September 2024
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, we're pleased to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 4th September 2024
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,fantastic company and employees

5
Fantastic service from Serena , so professional, informative helpful,knowledgeable . Nothing was too much trouble and so polite.superb experience Reviewed on: 29th August 2024
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review, we greatly appreciate your positive feedback! Response date: 4th September 2024
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Staff are very helpful with advise

5
Staff are very helpful giving advice thank you family building society Reviewed on: 29th August 2024
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review, we greatly appreciate your positive feedback! Response date: 4th September 2024
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From a broker, I think they are a great lender.

5
From a broker, I think they are a great lender. They typically lend when they say they will lend, and do not over-complicate things. Reviewed on: 28th August 2024
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I have never called the FBS and come away disappointed.

5
I have never called the FBS and come away disappointed. They are the epitome of excellence. Reviewed on: 27th August 2024
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Friendly and succinct replies to all questions and e...

5
Friendly and succinct replies to all questions and explanations given when needed. Reviewed on: 22nd August 2024
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We rang the Society and received excellent service t...

5
We rang the Society and received excellent service today. The important information we needed was quickly given. We were very pleased at the quick action that followed. Reviewed on: 20th August 2024
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Although not complete in the process yet of applying...

5
Although not complete in the process yet of applying for a mortgage the service so far has been very good. Quick response times to emails, clear and concise instructions and a very friendly voice on the telephone all add up to a very good customer experience. Reviewed on: 11th August 2024
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Very good service

5
Like Green has been helpful in our remortgage enquiry and as he has given good customer service we have decided to ask the FBS for our remortgage. Reviewed on: 9th August 2024
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Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review, we greatly appreciate your positive feedback, specifically with Luke! Response date: 4th September 2024
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Rosie was very informative and helpful

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Rosie was very informative and helpful Reviewed on: 6th August 2024
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