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Rated Good 4.36/5

Harpenden Building Society reviews

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Last reviewed within 7 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Good based on 349 product reviews

Average score of 4.36/5
5 star
82%
4 star
8%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
Reviews for Harpenden Building Society have trended negatively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Courteous and efficient.

Easy to connect and fully responsive to questions.

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Savings
SLIPPER 20th December 2024

Latest negative rating

1/5

A tracker mortgage that tracks up but not down...

We have a tracker mortgage with Harpenden - when interest rates were going up they were quick to track the increase and our mortgage payments... We have a tracker mortgage with Harpenden - when interest rates were going up they were quick to track the increase and our mortgage payments changed regularly. Unfortunately it's not been the same going down - they have yet to commit to a reduction since the 6th November 2024 interest rate reduction - and they were slow to act after the first reduction. Not what most would consider a fair 'tracker' mortgage.... Read more Read less

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Mortgages
Max S 11th December 2024

About Harpenden Building Society

Harpenden Building Society was founded in 1953 and is a mutual organisation. This means it’s run for the benefit of members and not shareholders.

Since 2023 it’s provided savings products on a national scale that includes easy access, ISAs, notice accounts and fixed rate bonds.

Harpenden Building Society also provides mortgages via intermediaries to borrowers turned away by the high street who have complex income or unusual properties.

Harpenden Building Society at a glance

Reviews for Harpenden Building Society

Showing 11 of 349 company reviews Last reviewed within 7 days

Courteous and efficient.

Savings 20th December 2024

Easy to connect and fully responsive to questions.

Rated Excellent 5/5
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society
Thank you for your review and we're thrilled that you are pleased with our service. Kind regards, Jon Sweeting Commercial Manager
23rd December 2024
Harpenden Building Society

A tracker mortgage that tracks up but not down...

Mortgages 11th December 2024

We have a tracker mortgage with Harpenden - when interest rates were going up they were quick to track the increase and our mortgage payments... We have a tracker mortgage with Harpenden - when interest rates were going up they were quick to track the increase and our mortgage payments changed regularly. Unfortunately it's not been the same going down - they have yet to commit to a reduction since the 6th November 2024 interest rate reduction - and they were slow to act after the first reduction. Not what most would consider a fair 'tracker' mortgage.... Read more Read less

Rated Terrible 1/5
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Reply from Harpenden Building Society
Hi Max, thanks for your message, I believe you have also contacted the Society directly and our team will be contacting you shortly to respond to your query, however please also feel free to email me at [email protected] regarding any questions you may have about your account. Many thanks, Andrew Foster.
16th December 2024
Harpenden Building Society
  • 3/5

    Poor interest

    The interest rate has eroded over time, even when BOE base rate was going up!

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    Savings
    Robert 23rd November 2024
  • 5/5

    Very quick and easy to set up an account online.

    Very quick and easy to set up an account online. Email notifications when rates change.

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    Savings
    Katie C 22nd November 2024
  • 4/5

    Excellent and helpful customer-facing staff.

    Excellent and helpful customer-facing staff. I was led through registering online with great patience and not hurried through the process. Very much appreciated! Thank you... Excellent and helpful customer-facing staff. I was led through registering online with great patience and not hurried through the process. Very much appreciated! Thank you to the 2 ladies who dealt with me, Catherine and ? Read more Read less

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    Savings
    May T 31st October 2024
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Staff always very friendly and helpful.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 31st October 2024
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    The personal service is excellent. Staff are always helpful, efficient and personable.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 31st October 2024
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Very helpful, friendly and local.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 31st October 2024
  • 5/5

    Excellent customer service

    I have called Harpenden a few times for different things. They have always been very helpful and knowledgeable. It has been easy to speak to... I have called Harpenden a few times for different things. They have always been very helpful and knowledgeable. It has been easy to speak to someone, rather than stuck in a queue. Each time I called the problem or question was dealt with promptly and with great information. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    stephen 26th October 2024
  • 5/5

    In branch service review

    Rates now seem competitive, and the society is local. Service is always excellent. Great as it is.

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    Savings
    Verified Member 22nd October 2024
  • 4/5

    Applying on line a bit long winded

    Applying on line a bit cumbersome having to scroll through loads of job titles etc. Old fashioned having to download a transfer isa form, to... Applying on line a bit cumbersome having to scroll through loads of job titles etc. Old fashioned having to download a transfer isa form, to sign and then post, many now do this online. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    ROBERT P 14th October 2024

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