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Based on 368 reviews, last reviewed 11th Sep 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Small is beautiful Katie dealt with my query promptly and efficiently - such a pleasure after some of my recent calls to other businesses’ so-called ‘customer services’.... Read more Reviewed on: 11th September 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The application process is very outdated The application process is very outdated and of a legacy nature.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 (368)

I've had my mortgage with the Scottish Building Soci...

5
I've had my mortgage with the Scottish Building Society for a number of years. Everything has gone so smoothly. On the one occasion I needed to contact them, to arrange an overpayment, their customer service was brilliant. Reviewed on: 4th March 2025

I just like them and I felt the need to say it.

5
I just like them and I felt the need to say it. I like how I'm not trying to tell a robot what I am calling about. I like the wait times when I call usually less than 30 seconds. I like how simple it is to renew my mortgage on to a new deal when my current one expires. Some of the advisors speak Scottish so there can be a bit of a language barrier but other than that friendly, quick and just really good. Reviewed on: 3rd February 2025

Efficient and stress-free

5
Fast and efficient service and would recommend to anyone. Reviewed on: 22nd January 2025

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

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