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Scottish Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Based on 365 reviews, last reviewed 30th Jul 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

I needed assistance regarding title deeds and Katie... I needed assistance regarding title deeds and Katie has taken the relevant details to pass onto the relevant department in order to give me an appropr... Read more Reviewed on: 30th July 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

2

The application process is very outdated The application process is very outdated and of a legacy nature. Everything seems to be done via post with no modern online elements like other lender... Read more Reviewed on: 10th June 2024
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Scottish Building Society have been helping people buy properties in Scotland since 1848.

Scottish Building Society mortgages are available for remortgages, self-builds, holiday lets, retirement interest only, entrepreneurs and standard residential loans.

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Scottish Building Society Mortgages reviews (365)

Clearer Information Please

4
Generally fine however it would have saved some confusion if in the mass of paperwork there was a summary sheet stating the amount the fee how the fee would be paid and explanation that the first payment is for the first two months and when it would be taken. All this information was obtained but only by contacting the Building Society and speaking to a helpful representative Reviewed on: 22nd January 2025

So grateful for this company

5
We applied at the wrong time of year really, but this is the only company willing to look at us for us, and not just a tick box. Extremely grateful to SBS for everything Reviewed on: 20th January 2025

Old school service but in the best way.

5
Old school service but in the best way. Personal touch and friendly customer service. Reviewed on: 28th December 2024

Outstanding SBS mortgage service.

5
Both Jackie Simpson Lending Manager and Kay Baird Mortgage Adviser were both exemplary in the comprehensive, informative and thoroughly professional manner in which they carried out their work in relation to switching mortgage products at SBS. Their calculated, flexible approach in treating applicants individually was most accommodating and tremendously refreshing in today's predominantly technical decision making age. Top marks indeed to two extremely capable SBS personnel. I would highly and unreservedly recommend their quality service. Reviewed on: 2nd December 2024

Lifetime Mortgagr

4
Very efficient and speedy response when obtaining a lifetime mortgage Reviewed on: 14th November 2024

Breath of fresh air putting customers first

5
The customer experience I have had at Scottish Building Society it that you get the personal touch it feels much more customer focused and one on one not that you are just a number. It's a breath of fresh air. Reviewed on: 27th October 2024

Retirement mortgage

5
Arranged our retirement mortgage, yes there was a lot of paperwork required, but found them extremely flexible and helpful. Would strongly recommend them if you are after a similar product Reviewed on: 17th October 2024

SBS offered the specialises Guarantor Mortgage produ...

4
SBS offered the specialises Guarantor Mortgage product that we required. The application was very thorough, verging at times on painstaking and it was carried out within a tight timescale allowing toe property to be purchased in time for the start of the University term. The communication between SBS and our financial adviser Claudia Kydd at Orchard Independent was highly professional extremely prompt and very helpful Reviewed on: 20th September 2024

Reviewer

4
The review of my documents was slow and over cautious Reviewed on: 6th September 2024

Reliable and Reassuring

5
Scottish Building Society were very fast in replying to any questions or queries I had and happy to change minor details for me, which was very reassuring and put my mind at ease during a busy and stressful time buying my first home. Reviewed on: 6th September 2024

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