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Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.87 (408 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 408 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Apr 2025

85% 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

Really Good Experience. I had a really good experience and was given all the help and information I required to enable me to come to my decision. Serena was very polite, he... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

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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.

If you’re considering a Family Building Society mortgage, read our reviews to learn more about the lender. Find out how satisfied borrowers have been with the service they’ve received from the Society. Learn about the application process and whether customers have found it easy to understand. All of this and more can be found in our Family Building Society mortgage reviews.

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Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (408)

Nice people to deal with

Quick answering my call, no menu to negotiate, pleasant and knowledgable young lady helped me, answered my questions and we agreed a product that would suit me Reviewed on: 5th July 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're really pleased we were able to help you. Response date: 6th July 2021

Putting the client first

Excellent customer service, helpful unbiased information and options given without any attempt to upsell. Richard Oddy is kind and thoughtful and goes out of his way to listen Reviewed on: 2nd July 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your review. We're really pleased Richard was able to help you and provide such great customer service. Response date: 5th July 2021

Outstanding Service & Customer Care

With 22 years mortgage advice and thousands of clients I know of no other UK lender that goes the extra mile when you are up against a time constraint which needs process flexibility. The recent Stamp Duty deadline presented us with such a situation. With only 5 days remaining our client called to say that heir new Barratt home had completed 2 months ahead of time and could we arrange exchange and completion in 5 days. This was before the final lender valuation had been undertaken, the CML sign off booked and the issuance of the NHBC certificate, which normally takes 14 days. Then there was the small matter of the lender requiring 7 days to arrange release of funds. And all this had to happen during the busiest week of completions the industry has seen in years. If any further proof is required about how the Family Building Society works, let me tell you the funds arrived in our solicitor's bank account at midday on the last possible day and we were able to complete on time. The many thousands of pounds this amazing effort saved in Stamp Duty my clients is testament to how small specialist lenders have the ability to surprise and amaze. My client and my personal thanks must go to Karen Burke, Dawn Mclaughin and Andy Deeley who are total stars and real credits to their employer. Reviewed on: 2nd July 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your fantastic review Greg! We're really glad our underwriters were able to pull out all of the stops to get your clients' mortgage through on time, and hope we can help you again in the future. Response date: 6th July 2021

Matthew & Linda

As a mortgage broker of 20 years plus it's refreshing to deal with a lender who's service standards are brilliant even in this busy time we all find ourselves in. Mt clients lost their inital property and were in danger of losing their second one if not for the effots today of Linda in sales support and Matthew your underwritter, first class service. Thanks Adrian Jay Broker Reviewed on: 30th June 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your great review Adrian. Fantastic to know we were able to help your clients and we hope we can help you again in the future! Response date: 5th July 2021

Great customer service

This Building Society always picks up the phone extremely fast. The customer service has been amazing, Joanna always goes above and beyond. I would recommend to family and friends Reviewed on: 29th June 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your recommendation Felicianna. It's great to know how happy you are with our customer service. Response date: 5th July 2021

Great service and really nice people

Always a very prompt response and great personal service Reviewed on: 27th June 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your review! Response date: 28th June 2021

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All talk until it gets to underwriting where they find seem to be look for a reason not to lend Reviewed on: 25th June 2021

Human Underwriting

Family BS have always delivered where a sensible bespoke approach is required to tackle a non-high street proposal Reviewed on: 25th June 2021

Always so helpful and transparent

Having had mortgages for over 30 years with the full gambit of lenders, it's just bliss to work with such consistently straightforward, helpful, friendly people - and, particularly well priced, competitive products. Thank you! Reviewed on: 24th June 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Many thanks for your review. It's really good to know you found us to be so helpful and friendly. We're glad we could help! Response date: 28th June 2021

Very friendly and helpful service!

We have had our current mortgage for 3 years. The service we have been provided with has been second to none. Today I spoke to Brenda about a new product and was treated to a very friendly and helpful chat! Reviewed on: 23rd June 2021

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for your review. It's great to know you're so happy with the service we provide! Response date: 23rd June 2021

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