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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society: Mortgages reviews

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Rating: 4.63 (101 reviews)

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4.62

Based on 101 reviews, last reviewed 7th Jun 2025

60% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

100% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

86%

Latest highest rating:

5

Outstanding mortgage service. This was the most positive experience we have ever had in dealing with mortgages, banks and building societies. Suffolk Building Society was respectfu... Read more Reviewed on: 7th June 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Incompetent, frustrating and time-wasters Utterly incompetent. Took 2 months to event get our re-mortgage application processed (costing time, and money) and then every single thing we put was... Read more Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

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Buying a home is an exciting time in anyone’s life, but finding the right mortgage product can be daunting. We collect Suffolk Building Society mortgage reviews to help you make an informed decision when choosing a mortgage lender.

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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society Mortgages reviews (101)

Review of the Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society, Mortgages:

Friendly helpful staff.

Friendly helpful staff. I needed an expat mortgage and Suffolk offered a great product. Reviewed on: 18th March 2024

Outstanding mortgage service.

This was the most positive experience we have ever had in dealing with mortgages, banks and building societies. Suffolk Building Society was respectful, friendly, supportive and efficient. Their mortgage executive, Stephen Lye, in particular, was super professional and a magnificent communicator. We have been matched with a product that best suits our needs and has ensured we can stay in our house for the rest of our lives, should we want to. Reviewed on: 7th June 2025

Lots of issues with lending services who dont appear...

Lots of issues with lending services who dont appear to read documents completely. Excellent service and support from Stephen Lye. Reviewed on: 21st May 2025

Reply from Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society Thank you John for your review on our mortgage service. We'll pass on your feedback and praise for Stephen. Best wishes. Response date: 22nd May 2025

Outstanding customer service throughout!

I had an exceptional customer experience with Stephen as my mortgage adviser. From the very beginning of the application process, they provided clear, thorough explanations and made sure I understood every step. Nothing was ever too much trouble—they were always patient, professional, and genuinely committed to helping me find the best mortgage option. Their outstanding customer service made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. I highly recommend Suffolk Building Society to anyone looking for expert advice and top-quality support. Reviewed on: 1st May 2025

Incompetent, frustrating and time-wasters

Utterly incompetent. Took 2 months to event get our re-mortgage application processed (costing time, and money) and then every single thing we put was scrutinised and questioned - even though nothing had changed since the last time we applied for a mortgage! We gave up in the end as they wanted us to spend event MORE money getting a solicitor involved. Totally unnecessary. Reviewed on: 13th March 2025

Reply from Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society Hi Clare, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry that our remortgage service has not met your expectations. If you’d like to have a discussion with someone offline, please email [email protected]. Response date: 25th March 2025

Lynmede Mortgage - Stephen Lye

From a personal customer service perspective Suffolk Building Society are excellent. I would like to personally thank Stephen Lye for his excellent customer service and attentive nature in which he progressed what he could at pace. A true asset to the business, thank you. Reviewed on: 24th February 2025

Wonderful customer services.

Wonderful customer services. Helpful and professional when called, very understanding and caring. Nothing is too much trouble to explain. Excellent service on every call. Excellent products too. Reviewed on: 17th February 2025

Re Joe Gregory in the Mortgage Sales Team

I contacted Joe Gregory in the Mortgage Sales Team at various stages of applying for a product switch, and every time I called I found Joe very helpful in explaining things and very informative and straightforward in answering my questions. He was also extremely patient in dealing with my lack of IT skills and helping me through the various processes. I would recommend him to anyone who wanted help with a mortgage-related enquiry. Reviewed on: 10th February 2025

Suffolk Building Society - Simply.the Best

I.was.informed that.my current product was nearing completion. I subsequently spoke to.a mortgage specialist adviser (Maria) who was exceedingly helpful, extremely pleasant and I have to.add that with Maria's excellent knowledge.of product availability and professional guidance, I am 100% delighted.that.i have chosen a new.product specific to my requirements. Reviewed on: 21st January 2025

Additional borrowing. Excellent mortgage consultant.

We needed to borrow some additional money to finish the self-build that had been completed using a Suffolk/ Ipswich self-build loan. Stephen (Lye) was our consultant, and did a first class, thoroughly professional job in taking us through the process, and explaining every stage comprehensively. Stephen was a credit to the company, and thoroughly recommended. Thanks, and congratulations. Reviewed on: 20th December 2024

Excellent advice on taking out an additional advance.

Very good advice on taking out an additional advance on our Suffolk Mortgage. The Advisor (EW) explained everything clearly and helped us come to a decision re how to proceed. He was much more knowledgeable than other bank or building society advisers I have dealt with before. Reviewed on: 3rd December 2024

Reply from Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society That’s lovely to hear – Thank you! Everyone’s circumstances are different, so it’s great to know our advisors are giving you what you need. We look forward to hearing from you again soon! Response date: 4th December 2024

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