Gatehouse Bank Reviews 

674
•
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Looking at 111 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and professional staff, noting that dedicated advisors make the entire application process simple and provide clear guidance. People truly appreciate the exceptional customer service and responsive, friendly communication received from financial advisors throughout their home finance journey. Some reviewers were not happy with the lengthy application process, mentioning that it required endless documentation and repeated requests for information. Consumers also noted that communication and staff availability could be quite slow at times, leading to extended waiting periods before finally receiving a final decision.

What people talk about most

Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the application... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, frequently praising advisors for their professionalism,... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, highlighting advisors who are supportive, knowledgeable,... See more

User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, noting that the process is smooth, efficient, and... See more

Response time

Customers consistently note positive experiences with response time, highlighting prompt email replies and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was pleasure using Gatehouse bank. Our finance adviser Shaz Essa was very helpful, kind and knowledgeable. She guided us through each step, explained everything clearly. She replied to email querie... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are in the process of purchasing our first home with Gatehouse. We've had great support from Shaz Essa as our advisor at the initial stages. She was very professional, friendly, quick to respond an... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We really appreciate the help provided by Shaz Essa from Gatehouse bank. Her advice was clear, giving us step by step guidance which was simple to understand and personalised to our lifestyle. She als... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had a very lovely and seemless experience with gatehouse bank, thanks to our mortgage advisor Suzette being very helpful, caring and responsive. Her responses were very quick, and s... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. Bank

Written by the company

Gatehouse Bank plc is a Shariah-compliant challenger bank based in London and is part of the Gatehouse Financial Group of companies.


Contact info

4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

674 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No recent history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited customers recently, so reviews may not be representative

Replied to 60% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 24 hours

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.5

All reviews

(674)

110 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Smooth experience but with a few delays

Mohammed made our experience very smooth during calls and made the process very easy. However we struggled with availability for calls on their side which made the process take longer than expected

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Nasser, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that Mohammed made the process smooth for you and will be sure to pass this on to him. We’re sorry to hear that scheduling calls took longer than expected and we appreciate you highlighting this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Stars for Suzette

We worked with Suzette through our application process. Suzette exemplifies excellent customer service. She truly went above and beyond for us, ensuring our application was submitted in a critically timely manner.

She is also a very good communicator. There was no confusion regarding the information she provided us with, and she was very patient with our questions. We cannot recommend her enough!

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Ibrahim, thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback and we will pass this on to Suzette. We are pleased you had such a positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fairly straightforward process and submission.

The advisor, Fiaz, was very professional and knowledgeable. Went through the application process patiently!

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Raihan, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad you had a positive experience with us. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Fiaz. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage Application with Gatehouse Bank

I recently applied to Gatehouse Bank for a Shariah-compliant mortgage and was supported by my advisor, Rana Faza, throughout the entire process. It took less than a week to apply, from an initial phone call to the final offer document. My purchase was also contingent on a quick survey - Rana was able to expedite this for me and get this booked within a few days. She communicated with me regularly throughout the application phase and was responsive to all my questions and additional requirements. A very smooth process - thank you Rana for the help and support.

24 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Nabeel, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're always delighted to hear about the positive experiences our customers receive. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Rana.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a House

My mom and I worked with Suzette on an application for home finance and she was incredibly sociable and helpful. She answered all of our questions and we were able to submit our application in a timely manner. I also worked with Katherine to get documents uploaded and she was very helpful as well.

20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Olivia, thank you for choosing Gatehouse Bank and for taking the time to leave feedback relating to your experience, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Gatehouse Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suzette - Great Job!

Suzette was clear about the purpose of our meeting, and she was focused and amiable during the application appointment. She repeated information over the course of the meeting so that there was no chance we misunderstood what we were doing. She spoke our responses back to us for clarification, and was professional in all conversation. The application process was very straightforward with Suzette as our guide.

20 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Janice. We're always delighted to hear about the positive experiences our customers receive. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Suzette.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience for Islamic HPP process

Our HPP application process has been very professionally handled by Shaz Essa, who has walked us diligently through each step and answering questions in a knowledgeable manner. She has been excellent in advising us on our the HPP terms, considerations around current and future lifestyle and to think about what is realistic and important.

13 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Osman, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It's always great to hear about the positive experiences and help our customers receive. Best wishes, Gatehouse Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience!

Shaz Essa was extremely helpful throughout our mortgage application. She was friendly, professional, and always clear when explaining the different options available to us. Communication was excellent, and she responded quickly to any questions we had, which made the whole process much less stressful.

She guided us step by step, ensuring we understood everything and helping us make informed decisions. Her support and advice were very valuable, and we really appreciated her patience and attention to detail.

Overall, a very positive experience. I would highly recommend Shaz to anyone looking for mortgage advice. 5 stars.

10 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Ehab, thank you for choosing Gatehouse Bank and for taking the time to leave feedback relating to your experience, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Gatehouse Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaz Essa - a credit ot Gatehouse Bank

Shaz Essa at Gatehouse Bank has been a pleasure to work with throughout this process so far. She has consistently proven to be knowledgeable, helpful, polite, and highly efficient, making what can often be a complex journey feel straightforward and manageable. Her professionalism and pleasant approach have made the experience smooth and reassuring. She is a real credit to Gatehouse Bank, and I hope the process continues to completion just as smoothly and positively.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback and we will pass this on to Shaz. We are pleased you had such a positive experience with us. Best wishes, Gatehouse Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaz Essa

Shaz Essa
Shaz has been our home finance advisor. She has been very helpful and kind throughout this process. Shaz is very knowledgeable and has allowed us to make well-informed decisions. We thank her for her time and help and would definitely recommend her to others wishing to start their home-buying journey.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rana has been my point of contract…

Rana has been my point of contract throughout the transaction and has provided a very professional and stress free experience. She is very responsive and clearly has a good understanding of the financial product.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Sameer, thank you for choosing Gatehouse Bank and for taking the time to leave feedback relating to your experience, we really appreciate it and will be sure to pass this on to Rana. Best wishes, Gatehouse Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience

Clear communication, professional, good understanding of customer needs.

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad you had a positive experience with us. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaz Essa at Gatehouse Bank is the best…

Shaz Essa at Gatehouse Bank is the best at managing and comprehending clients with difficult mortgage applications and approvals.
Without her, my mortgage application with Gatehouse Bank would have been a chore. But she understood my delicate situation and made the best of it when traditional banks couldn't. Gatehouse is, in my opinion, the UK's mortgage reference point. They understand their clients' conditions and make the best of them to function, as opposed to high-street banks, which just follow an outmoded model.
Thank you to Shaz and Gatehouse bank.

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback.

We are thrilled you had such a positive experience with us.

Best wishes,
Gatehouse Bank

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying another peoperty through…

Buying another peoperty through Gatehouse, Thank you Mohammed Fiaz, excellent as usual. The process is actually quick and effecient which you can appreciate once youve been through it a few times

2 March 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hi Mohammed, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad you had a positive experience with us. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service and professionalism

Our experience with Suzette was exceptionally pleasant. She was professionally astute, tackling all of our questions with diligence and clarity. Whether the queries were intricate or straightforward, Suzette dissected them in a manner that was highly accessible to us. Her calm and gentle approach is a true reflection of the high calibre of employees at Gatehouse Bank.

25 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a brilliant experience at every stage

I had a brilliant experience at every stage. Staff were very informative and friendly. The process was very clear and straight forward. I would highly recommend Gatehouse to all of my friends and family. Mohammed Fiaz, our advisor, was very clear and made the process as easy as possible.

24 February 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a good experience. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank plc

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience with Gatehouse Bank for our first home mortgage application

Me and my husband have completed the initial application for our first home purchase plan with Gatehouse Bank recently. It was straightforward but required detailed documentation to ensure compliance with Sharia principles. Gatehouse Bank clearly outlined eligibility criteria, and the support team helped clarify what was required, including proof of income, employment details, and personal identification documents.

They have provided a transparent list of documents needed and Helpful guidance on Sharia-compliant requirement.

Upon speaking with Mohammed Fiaz during formal application call, we had a really good discussion on understanding of our needs, goal and our understanding of halal mortgage process. As a first time buyer we did have some queries regarding the entire process but Mohammed Fiaz explain the process and entire purchase plan very thoroughly. He was very clear on every piece of details for formal application and the purchase plan . I do appreciate all his help to complete our application form.

I would definitely recommend gatehouse bank if someone is looking into halal mortgage plan.

23 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shaz

Shaz, the home finance advisor was incredibly helpful and responsive the entire time. She had great product knowledge and was able to offer advise on the benefits of each product.

17 February 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a good experience. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank plc

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars – Exceptional Service from Ary Jaff


I had a great experience working with Ary Jaff. What stood out most was his deep understanding of the Islamic product; he was able to navigate the specifics effortlessly. Ary always made time to speak with me and provided genuine advice that felt like he had my best interests at heart. My valuation is now complete and the offer issued. I highly recommend Ary if you want someone knowledgeable and trustworthy!

6 February 2026
Unprompted review
Gatehouse Bank logo

Reply from Gatehouse Bank

Hello Aymen, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a good experience. Thank you, Gatehouse Bank plc

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look