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Name: Mortgages
Rating: 4.89 (615 reviews)

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4.91

Based on 615 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026

49% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

92%

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

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 (615)

Review of the Family Building Society, Mortgages:

Above and Beyond Mortgage Company

They take a bit more time to adapt to less usual requests and situations yet still offer a very competitive rate Reviewed on: 31st August 2023

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: 7th September 2023

Excellent customer service.

Very good customer service. Things explained clearly and very helpful, professional whilst remaining friendly. Help given with comparing products and clear advice on actions needed. I couldn’t fault the call handler, and any dealings I have had with them has been excellent. I would thoroughly recommend this Building Society. Reviewed on: 10th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We're so glad to hear you're happy with our service! Response date: 11th September 2025

Luke was excellent really friendly and informative

Luke was excellent really friendly and informative Reviewed on: 9th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review, it's great to hear of your positive experience with Luke! Response date: 11th September 2025

Locked Out Of My Account

I was locked out of my Mortgage account on Sunday 7th Sept. Contacted Family Building Society today Monday 8/09/25 and and the problem was sorted out by Lisa Adams who was very pleasant and cheerful to speak to she was very Patient with me when I using my mobile phone to get an access code. Thanks LISA Reviewed on: 8th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Lisa! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Pure excellence.

Once again Family BS have shown themselves to be the best financial organisation that there is. Common sense used at all times. Reviewed on: 8th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Mortgage query

Telephoned with a query about my mortgage. First time there was no answer from customer service after 8 minutes. Phoned again later in the day. Answered in 15 seconds by Lisa Adam, who was very helpful. Reviewed on: 7th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand that our phone lines have been particularly busy, and we're doing everything we can to assist our customers as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. If there is anything further we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Kind regards Family Building Society Response date: 11th September 2025

Called to check some details.

Called to check some details. Had to wait and then get a call back. Reviewed on: 5th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your positive feedback regarding our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Got through to the appropriate person very quickly.

Got through to the appropriate person very quickly. Her name is Aisha Malik. She was very knowledgable and understood my problem.. She listened patiently and realised the sensitive nature of my concerns. Reviewed on: 5th September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thank you for leaving us this review, it's great to hear of your positive feedback, specifically with Aisha! Response date: 23rd October 2025

I’m happy with this company my mortgage is due to co...

I’m happy with this company my mortgage is due to come to an end Reviewed on: 2nd September 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Phone call with mortgage advisor.

Phone call with your mortgage advisor who was very helpful, efficient & knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 29th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

Great and clear communication.

Great and clear communication. Very friendly Reviewed on: 29th August 2025

Reply from Family Building Society Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear you were happy with our service! Response date: 23rd October 2025

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Family Building Society: Mortgages reviews

49% decrease in 5 star reviews

No new 1 star reviews

Latest highest rating:

5

Latest lowest rating:

1

About this product

Family Building Society Mortgages reviews (615)

Above and Beyond Mortgage Company

Excellent customer service.

Luke was excellent really friendly and informative

Locked Out Of My Account

Pure excellence.

Mortgage query

Called to check some details.

Got through to the appropriate person very quickly.

I’m happy with this company my mortgage is due to co...

Phone call with mortgage advisor.

Great and clear communication.

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