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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 615 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Well Done Family Building Society Louise Taylor was really helpful discussing through a possible mortgage solution for my son his wife. She was thorough and really understanding. We ha... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd 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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About this product

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 (615)

Product Transfer Process

5
What a delight to receive such personal and courteous service when transferring to a different product. Really felt that FBS cared and definitely lived up to their promise and reputation enabling us to relax knowing we are being cared for. Such a difference to many business/ companies these days who offer the world but deliver nothing. Loyalty matters, from one who appreciates it. Thank you. Reviewed on: 5th August 2020

Remortgage

1
Appalling service , they have taken 6 months and £175.00 pounds and have yet to come up with a final offer never reply to emails and always ask for obscure documentation. Lost the purchased due to there incompetence. Steer well clear! Reviewed on: 21st January 2020
Reply from Family Building Society Hi Roger, I'm sorry to hear about your experience with us, and the length of time your application has been going on for. We've emailed you directly about your application, and we've refunded you £175. If you have any further questions, please call us on 03330 140140. Many thanks, Emma Response date: 23rd January 2020
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Stress Free Experience

5
Our 2 year fixed rate mortgage was up for renewal and I found swapping to a new product with The Family Building Society was carried out in a friendly helpful manner with an easy switch over and would highly recommend contacting The Family Building Society when considering a mortgage. Reviewed on: 8th November 2019

Simple and friendly

5
A great experience in getting a mortgage to suit our unusual circumstances. Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

This is a family BS for all the family and best of all it is local.

4
As a family we value being able to visit our BS rather than it being an anonymous organisation via computer. We are seen quickly by courteous staff who seem to be able to answer any questions off the tip of their tongue - no delays while they 'find out'! Would definitely recommend. Reviewed on: 27th July 2019

Only offset buy-to-let mortgage on the market

5
Straightforward application process and the only offset mortgage for landlords that I could find. Up to 100% of ythe value of the loan can be held in the offset savings account. A great product for certain situtions. Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Great financial products and service.

5
Had a lot of organising to do including off set montage and savings accounts to set up. Family BS were great, very professional and offered everything we needed with online access for easy use and very secure website for peace of mind... would recommend. Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Extremely professional company.

5
We have had our mortgage for a number of years, We have always had helpful and courteous service. The website is very easy to use. Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Helpful

4
Always been helpful & able to explain in easy to understand terms hmmm options! Reviewed on: 26th July 2019

Simple and Seamless

5
Good products, simple terminology, good communication. Have just re-mortgaged due to their performance over the last three years. Reviewed on: 6th February 2019
Reply from Family Building Society Hi Janette, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for giving us such positive feedback. We really appreciate it. I’m so glad we could help you with your mortgage. Thanks, Vicky Response date: 15th February 2019
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