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Scottish Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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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The application process is very outdated The application process is very outdated and of a legacy nature.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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About this product

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)

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5
Peter McSherry's service has been second to none throughout. He has kept us at ease through the full process and has been so helpful and knowledgeable. Reviewed on: 28th September 2020

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5
I am a first-time buyer that was looking for a mortgage to be arranged during the current COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. I found my adviser, Peter McSherry, to be informative and very efficient. Peter was aware of our tight deadline and kept us updated and reassured us. Excellent service and would recommend to anyone looking for good customer service and a smooth application process. Reviewed on: 24th September 2020

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5
Request for employer reference was mistakenly forgotten but was rectified promptly and communication was great. Thank you ! Reviewed on: 21st September 2020

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4
Good range of products. Good recognition of act for those over 70 Reviewed on: 11th September 2020

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5
Very quick and efficient service. Grateful for your willingless to lend in these difficult times Reviewed on: 11th August 2020

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5
More communication would be good Reviewed on: 22nd June 2020

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5
Easy to deal with, informative and positive attitude to help with particular professionalism demonstrated by our mortgage adviser, Peter McSherry Reviewed on: 5th June 2020

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5
Easy communication, very helpful Reviewed on: 5th June 2020

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5
Friendly and very helpful advice. Excellent service. Reviewed on: 1st June 2020

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4
The Scottish Building Society offered us a mortgage when other lenders refused because of our age. Their rates are competitive and their customer service is excellent. Reviewed on: 10th May 2020

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