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Saffron Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.63
Based on 897 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

The bank was helpful and professional in accommodati... The bank was helpful and professional in accommodating a change to my mortgage date. The process was straightforward, and the support provided made ev... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

terrible experience. terrible experience. The valuer was awful, we have a developers mortgage and it is near impossible to get funds released. I will never use your compan... Read more Reviewed on: 14th January 2025
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Saffron Building Society have a range of mortgage products.

Mortgages are available from Saffron Building Society whether you’re looking for a standard mortgage or buy to let. There are also options for the self-employed and self-builders.

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Saffron Building Society Mortgages reviews (897)

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1
I liked that they gave me a mortgage and were understanding when I didn't have a job for a year during covid but have been absolutely awful since. Could be improved by showing compassion, understanding, human kindness Reviewed on: 4th May 2023

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5
Create an online portal for your customers to view/update and make mortgage payments Reviewed on: 2nd May 2023

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5
The staff have always been polite. Reviewed on: 26th April 2023

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4
Could be improved was the time taken to answer the phone and getting through to the right person. I had to leave messages for someone to call me. Reviewed on: 25th April 2023

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5
It was a lovely service and Leon was happy to help at every stage. Reviewed on: 18th April 2023

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4
I find it very odd that in 2023, to get info about my mortgage, I just receive letters through the post. No online access, no email sent. Saffron would gain to be modernised. Reviewed on: 12th April 2023

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5
As always, clarity of contact, and helpful content. Reviewed on: 5th April 2023

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5
Excellant service throughout my dealings with Saffron for past 15 years Reviewed on: 29th March 2023

Mortgages review

1
Asking for the same documents 3 or 4 times. Asking for documents not relevant to country like a P.O box or getting embassy officials to sign documents when it is not a service theu provide. Asking for proof of address on the day of completi Reviewed on: 27th March 2023

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1
Not sure where I start. It was a 10 month Self Build mortgage journey. It took its toll on my Mental Heath thats for sure. I have never know such disorganisation, dangling a carrot, requesting further information , duplications etc etc Reviewed on: 27th March 2023

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