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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Rated Excellent 4.90/5

Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society reviews

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Last reviewed within 21 days

Review summary

People rate this company as Excellent based on 1,310 product reviews

Average score of 4.90/5
5 star
92%
4 star
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3 star
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Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society have trended positively over the past 90 days

Latest positive rating

5/5

Visited to open up a new account / membership

Visited to open up a new account / membership

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Savings
Stephen G 3rd January 2025

Latest negative rating

1/5

Beware false promises from this lender!

We were pre-approved for a loan, which was a 35% loan to value purchase. With our large down payment and small loan we felt comfortable... We were pre-approved for a loan, which was a 35% loan to value purchase. With our large down payment and small loan we felt comfortable making an offer on a home we liked and expected a fairly simple closing process. Then we were told the parameters of our loan had changed despite already being pre-approved. We agreed to the change, though it put a bit of strain on us. Now, we believed we could proceed, but after foot dragging by the lender, once again they changed the terms, and once again we reluctantly found a way to make it work. And then, after all our capitulations, we found out that our loan was denied on a technicality we had never been made aware of. So we have a contract with no lending secured after weeks thinking that approval was already somewhat assured. We feel deceived and cheated out of precious time which might result in us losing our contract on our purchase and out the fees we incurred from this lender and our solicitors. Read more Read less

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Mortgages
Valerie R 12th August 2024

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Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society at a glance

Reviews for Suffolk Building Society, formerly Ipswich Building Society

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Savings 3rd January 2025

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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Can't fault service

Savings 31st December 2024

The over the counter service is very helpful.

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Rated Excellent 5/5
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  • 5/5

    Welcoming, good rates, very friendly

    Everything was good, made welcome, no problems.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st December 2024
  • 5/5

    Excellent local business

    Very good experience, no improvement required.

    Savings
    Verified source 31st December 2024
  • 5/5

    Local, trustworthy, community-minded

    I like having a local branch, I feel safe having face-to-face interactions. I feel my money is sage as it is not online.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Friendly, pragmatic, local

    Calm, polite and professional service.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Local, helpful, personal service

    I like the fact that I can talk face-to-face with a person.

    Savings
    Verified source 30th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Reliable, safe, excellent

    I love that I can save money and it's not through online banking. It works better for me to save with SBS.

    Savings
    Verified source 23rd December 2024
  • 5/5

    I cannot fault the customer service I received from...

    I cannot fault the customer service I received from SBS: they managed to fit me in at very short notice, were incredibly helpful and were... I cannot fault the customer service I received from SBS: they managed to fit me in at very short notice, were incredibly helpful and were able to set up my account that morning. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Read more Read less

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    Savings
    Jamie 21st December 2024
  • 5/5

    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... 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. Read more Read less

    {"display":"Peter N","full_name":"Peter N","avatar":{"url":"\/assets\/images\/default_new.png"}}'s avatar
    Mortgages
    Peter N 20th December 2024
  • 5/5

    Friendly, warm atmosphere

    Very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

    Savings
    Verified source 17th December 2024

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