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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 417 reviews, last reviewed 15th Apr 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Criteria Check We're a mortgage brokerage firm who specialise in securing BTL and Resi mortgages for UK expats living/working overseas. I needed some criteria inform... Read more Reviewed on: 15th April 2025
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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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About this product

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 (417)

Review of the Family Building Society, Mortgages:

Outstanding Service & Customer Care

5
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
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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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 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
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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Very helpful staff and polite.

5
Very helpful staff and polite. I cannot praise them enough for helping me secure a mortgage. Reviewed on: 18th February 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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Louise Taylor was very friendly and professional in...

5
Louise Taylor was very friendly and professional in her work i would highly recommend you company to others Reviewed on: 18th February 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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Breath of Fresh Air

5
Generally very little waiting time to speak to customer services and all staff knowledgeable on the products. It's a breath of fresh air compared with the average experience. Reviewed on: 17th February 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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Don't come much better than that!

5
No waiting, David was quick, knowledgeable, helpful and resolved my query with maximum courtesy and minimum fuss. Thank you. Reviewed on: 14th February 2025
Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with us! Response date: 1st April 2025
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