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Saffron Building Society: Mortgages reviews

4.66
Based on 971 reviews, last reviewed 16th Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

My options were clearly explained to me. My options were clearly explained to me. When I first called the retention dept. Was busy but they phoned me back as promised. Reviewed on: 16th March 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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About this product

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 (971)

Mortgages review

5
All my questions were dealt with promptly and competently - leaving no need for any improvements! Reviewed on: 10th March 2023

Mortgages review

5
You need to have app for mortgages! Reviewed on: 7th March 2023

Mortgages review

1
EXTREMELY slow service from decision in principle mid-July until completion 1st February. This influenced my decision to choose a different lender for my other BTL mortgage. Reviewed on: 1st March 2023

Mortgages review

5
You get through to human beings who are helpful and customer focus Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Mortgages review

1
Everything - you asked me this before and asked if you could contact - no one did. It clearly shows you do not care to improve so why waste my time. Asking for statements is impossible, the staff attitude is condescending and indifferent. Reviewed on: 28th February 2023

Mortgages review

5
In the past I had not had a good feeling about Saffron at all. I felt there was a significant lack of constructive assistance. Lisa Holden has completely changed my view of your business. Reviewed on: 27th February 2023

Mortgages review

5
We are very happy that in this situation our mortgage has been reduced Reviewed on: 16th February 2023

Mortgages review

3
The product range is weak for >60 deposit and the change of product from my previous illustration to now change fees for early exit annoyed me given how I’ve been with the BS for years now. Reviewed on: 14th February 2023

Mortgages review

4
only comment - I didn't feel it was clear on the paperwork that the offer was time sensitive ie had to be accepted in x weeks. I only saw information to make the switch x weeks before the end of our current product for it to be active. Reviewed on: 14th February 2023

Mortgages review

5
Easy to get to the right department and clear explanations of the proccess Reviewed on: 13th February 2023

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